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But best of all, she loves jewellery and accessorising. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s talk jewellery and all things sparkly - we are so lucky and honoured to have her as our first Venus in Pearls!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"french-1940s-geometric-gold-tone-bracelet-signed-by-de-farre","title":"1940s French Geometric Gold-Tone Tank Bracelet Signed By de Farre","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a retro looking bracelet that is timeless in its design, which is clearly influenced by Cartier's iconic \"tank designs\", which were first designed by Louis Cartier in 1917 and inspired by the new Renault tanks. The design of the bracelet incorporates geometric 'moving' shapes inspired by the post WW2  \"machine age\", which had become the height of fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a well made bracelet made by well known French costume jewellery house De Farre. This bracelet has an unusual and clever clasp that, once closed, becomes part of the whole design, with its own moveable mechanism on the top of the clasp links that push back to enable it to be fastened and undone. A wonderful post war glamour look for those who love gold but want a more affordable option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34311054721163,"sku":"125N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1940s-french-geometric-gold-tone-tank-bracelet-signed-by-de-farre-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-637175.jpg?v=1751964928"},{"product_id":"late-victorian-15ct-gold-lovers-knot-in-a-heart-motif-tie-pin-with-a-natural-pearl","title":"Late Victorian 15ct Gold, Lover's Knot in a Heart Motif Tie Pin with a Natural Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pretty 15ct gold tie pin with a lover's knot, which is tied to look like a heart motif. In the centre is a natural pearl. It dates from 1880-1900. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lover's knot is a symbol of infinite love and the unbreakable bond between lovers or friends. It originated with \u003cspan\u003esailors in the 1800s, who would wear a love knot bracelet woven out of rope as a reminder of their loved ones when they were away from home. Victorians were helpless romantics and loved their symbolism - we think it is just lovely, and what better present for a soon-to-be husband!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34481636737163,"sku":"85N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/late-victorian-15ct-gold-lovers-knot-in-a-heart-motif-tie-pin-with-a-natural-pearl-383161.jpg?v=1751915015"},{"product_id":"late-victorian-15ct-gold-lucky-horseshoe-tie-pin","title":"Late Victorian 15ct Gold, Lucky Horseshoe Tie Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA sweet 15ct horseshoe stickpin that was made in Chester in 1894. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horseshoe is symbol of good luck and protection from evil, which became popular around 1880 due to an increase in superstition. The story comes from the European fairytale of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eblacksmith and his dealings with the devil. The smith makes a pact with a malevolent being (commonly the devil or death) selling his soul for some power, then tricks the devil out of his prize. 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It was made circa 1930s and is in excellent condition. Pearls and diamonds have always been the best of friends, and this is a particularly lovely design. It would make a delightful engagement ring.","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39603587711115,"sku":"157N","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/art-deco-14ct-gold-cultured-pearl-diamond-ring-rings-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-374619.jpg?v=1752198224"},{"product_id":"vintage-silver-wedgwood-plaque-ring-of-diana-the-huntress","title":"Vintage Silver Wedgwood Plaque Ring of Diana the Huntress","description":"This ring features a classic Wedgwood design plaque of Diana the huntress. Diana is the Roman goddess for the countryside, hunting and the moon. Josiah Wedgwood created his World-famous pottery in Staffordshire and, since then, it has captured people's imaginations and hearts. 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The padlock clasp is original to the piece and has beautiful swirl details on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788254462091,"sku":"185N","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/victorian-scottish-silver-agate-bracelet-bracelets-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-275512.jpg?v=1751941358"},{"product_id":"regency-15ct-gold-acrostic-ring-spelling-regard","title":"Regency 15ct Gold Acrostic Ring Spelling Regard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a lovely example of Georgian romantic acrostic jewellery. 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