Antique gold and diamond baby tooth pendant
Late 19th century gold baby tooth pendant.
The two teeth secured within a glazed heart ‘locket’, to an old-cut diamond-studded oak leaf overlay with branch and tiny acorn detail, suspended from a later surmount loop.
Were these the first two teeth of one child, from the first owner’s two children or possibly twins?
From as early as the middle ages, and across many cultures, superstitions surround baby teeth. It is thought that someone with the knowledge and ill-intent could assume total control over someone if they were able to obtain one of their teeth. All the more reason therefore for the first baby tooth to be kept safe, worn by someone for protection and to hold them close.
The acorn symbolises new beginnings, growth, and the promise of a bright future, with the addition of the oak tree details tying in strength, wisdom and knowledge.
Some cultures believe if you hang an acorn around your neck it will prevent premature ageing, wishing long life on the beholder.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard material or maker.
Date:
Circa 1880-1900
Length:
2.8cms.
Condition:
Generally good, slight surface marks. Slight dirt trapped below the glass (only really visible under magnification). Soft solder visible to the reverse where the surmount joins the pendant, marks visible to the reverse where the surmount loop has been altered/replaced. The two teeth have come loose from their internal mounts, one is split in two.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because o2f this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
Late 19th century gold baby tooth pendant.
The two teeth secured within a glazed heart ‘locket’, to an old-cut diamond-studded oak leaf overlay with branch and tiny acorn detail, suspended from a later surmount loop.
Were these the first two teeth of one child, from the first owner’s two children or possibly twins?
From as early as the middle ages, and across many cultures, superstitions surround baby teeth. It is thought that someone with the knowledge and ill-intent could assume total control over someone if they were able to obtain one of their teeth. All the more reason therefore for the first baby tooth to be kept safe, worn by someone for protection and to hold them close.
The acorn symbolises new beginnings, growth, and the promise of a bright future, with the addition of the oak tree details tying in strength, wisdom and knowledge.
Some cultures believe if you hang an acorn around your neck it will prevent premature ageing, wishing long life on the beholder.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard material or maker.
Date:
Circa 1880-1900
Length:
2.8cms.
Condition:
Generally good, slight surface marks. Slight dirt trapped below the glass (only really visible under magnification). Soft solder visible to the reverse where the surmount joins the pendant, marks visible to the reverse where the surmount loop has been altered/replaced. The two teeth have come loose from their internal mounts, one is split in two.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because o2f this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.