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Love and Friendship: Georgian-Inspired Clasped Hands Pendant
Love and Friendship: Georgian-Inspired Clasped Hands Pendant
Love, Family, Friendship.
Modeled after a Georgian clasp from our own collection, this high-karat gold pendant features two right hands clasped together — a deeply human gesture of connection.
The motif of clasped hands has ancient roots. In Roman times, the dextrarum iunctio — the joining of right hands — symbolized the bond between two individuals, whether through marriage, family, or friendship. Centuries later, the sentimental Georgians and Victorians revived the motif, exchanging hand jewels as tokens of love and loyalty. Yet examples of joined hands remain relatively rare — most surviving pieces depict a single hand.
We cast our original Georgian clasp to preserve its refined details, then reimagined it as a pendant in luminous 18k gold, suspended from a hinged bail with a star motif — an homage to Georgian-era chains. Each finely rendered hand wears a ruffled cuff and a ring: a vivid green tsavorite garnet on one pinky, and a deep pink ruby on the forefinger of the other hand. This pendant is larger than most period hand jewels, with a satisfying weight and presence.
Wear this enduring talisman as a daily reminder to treasure love, friendship, and family, and the enduring beauty of human connection.
Customization Options:
By request, we can make other variations to order (allow lead time of 2 to 3 weeks):
• Two gemstones of your choice for the rings (please contact us to confirm gemstone availability before placing order)
• Add a second bail to the other end, to wear as a necklace station/extender or to add your own standalone clasp to the second bail for charm suspension (pricing upon request)
• Create a version that functions as a clasp (original function) (pricing upon request)
Please contact us to discuss your ideal iteration.
Unmarked.
18k gold, tsavorite garnet, ruby.
Dimensions and weight:
● 37 mm long/30.5 mm long (not including bail)
● 10.5 mm wide
● 7 mm deep
● 13.1 grams
Period: Contemporary
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
Love, Family, Friendship.
Modeled after a Georgian clasp from our own collection, this high-karat gold pendant features two right hands clasped together — a deeply human gesture of connection.
The motif of clasped hands has ancient roots. In Roman times, the dextrarum iunctio — the joining of right hands — symbolized the bond between two individuals, whether through marriage, family, or friendship. Centuries later, the sentimental Georgians and Victorians revived the motif, exchanging hand jewels as tokens of love and loyalty. Yet examples of joined hands remain relatively rare — most surviving pieces depict a single hand.
We cast our original Georgian clasp to preserve its refined details, then reimagined it as a pendant in luminous 18k gold, suspended from a hinged bail with a star motif — an homage to Georgian-era chains. Each finely rendered hand wears a ruffled cuff and a ring: a vivid green tsavorite garnet on one pinky, and a deep pink ruby on the forefinger of the other hand. This pendant is larger than most period hand jewels, with a satisfying weight and presence.
Wear this enduring talisman as a daily reminder to treasure love, friendship, and family, and the enduring beauty of human connection.
Customization Options:
By request, we can make other variations to order (allow lead time of 2 to 3 weeks):
• Two gemstones of your choice for the rings (please contact us to confirm gemstone availability before placing order)
• Add a second bail to the other end, to wear as a necklace station/extender or to add your own standalone clasp to the second bail for charm suspension (pricing upon request)
• Create a version that functions as a clasp (original function) (pricing upon request)
Please contact us to discuss your ideal iteration.
Unmarked.
18k gold, tsavorite garnet, ruby.
Dimensions and weight:
● 37 mm long/30.5 mm long (not including bail)
● 10.5 mm wide
● 7 mm deep
● 13.1 grams
Period: Contemporary
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
