Medieval Heart Necklace

<p>A gold plated heart shaped necklace inspired by the heart-shaped brooch which was part of the Fishpool Hoard, held at the British Museum.<br /> <br /> It is thought to have been deposited some time between winter 1463 and summer 1464, during a rebellion against the Yorkist king Edward IV (reigned 1460- 83) on behalf of the Lancastrian Henry VI, in the first decade of the Wars of the Roses (1455-85). <br /> <br /> This necklace has been recreated and remains faithful to the original design of the brooch, which was embellished with twisted bands set within a beaded border and alternately enamelled in blue and white. <br /> <br /> The original is on display in the Museum?s collection in Room 40. Read more about the original here. <a class="linkarrow" title="Select this link to read more on the original." href=" http://bit.ly/2BeFFB9" target="_blank">matching necklace<span class="arrow"> </span></a></p>

Exclusive to the British Museum, a gold-plated heart-shaped necklace, inspired by a brooch that was found as part of the Fishpool Hoard, now housed at the Museum.

This necklace remains faithful to the original design of the brooch, which is embellished with twisted bands set within a beaded border, and alternately enamelled with blue and white. It is thought to have been deposited sometime between the winter of 1463 and Summer of 1464, during a rebellion against the Yorkist king Edward IV (r. 1460-1483) by supporters of the Lancastrian Henry VI, in the first decade of the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485).

The brooch can be seen on display in the British Museum.

This necklace will make a fine gift inspired by England’s tempestuous history.