Georgian Willow Mourning Pendant
A poignant Georgian memorial pendant dating from the mid 1700s - 1764 to be exact. The dedication to the back reads, "Charlotte Mayer, 20th Feb'y 1764," telling us precisely whom the the hair used to make the picture on the front came from. And what a remarkable scene it is: a grove of weeping willows with a twisted gold wire border and a halo of bright red foiled garnets. The trees rendered in tiny pieces of cut auburn hair. The simple gold jump ring allows it to be worn as a pendant, but the slotted opening to the bottom indicates that it started life as a clasp.
Era: Georgian, 1764
Length: 16 inches
Pendant Size: 4.2cm (including bail) by 3.1cm
Stones: Garnet, variety Almandine-Pyrope
Marks: None, pendant tested as 15ct gold and base metal
Condition & Care: Great wearable antique condition; light wear consistent with age. Converted from a clasp. Stones all appear original and secure in their settings. Keep dry as water may damage the foiled settings and the hairwork panel.
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[Last updated: September 2026]
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