British sterling silver rococo style heart-shaped perfume bottle pendant (with sterling silver necklace)

British sterling silver rococo style heart-shaped perfume bottle pendant (with sterling silver necklace), purchased from a British antique store. The Egyptians were the first to use perfume. They built perfume rooms next to temples. Perfume made of myrrh and cinnamon was placed in jars to cover the smell of mummies. The origin of the perfume bottle can be traced back to 1500 BC, when glass products were still a symbol of power and dignity. During the Greek and Roman periods, perfume bottles began to be used as items of personal pleasure. Perfume bottles that could be placed indoors appeared, many imitating the shapes of birds, humans and other animals. By 50 BC, the glass blowing process had been greatly improved in Syria. Transparent glass perfume bottles with stained glass decoration became treasures of the upper class ladies of Rome. At the same time, metal and enamel containers appeared in the perfume market. In the 18th century, Oriental fragrances in ceramic bottles became a trend. The fragile nature of ceramics made it difficult to transport, making these perfumes extremely precious. In the movie "Marie Marie", Queen Marie Antoinette was deeply fascinated by oriental ceramics and led the fashion of the aristocratic class. Among all materials, glass is the most suitable for holding perfume. It will not produce any chemical interaction with the liquid and cause the fragrance to change. Its bottle cap is more dense and helps to lock in the smell. Perfume and glass bottles became regular fixtures on women's dressing tables until the late 19th century. In the 20th century, perfume bottle design accelerated the frequency of fashion changes. In the first decade of the 20th century, the Art Nouveau movement reached its peak, and the design of perfume bottles at that time was full of whimsical ideas. In ancient times, humans had an understanding of Silver. Silver, like gold, is a precious metal with a long history of application, with a history of more than 4,000 years. Due to the unique excellent properties of Silver, people have given it dual value as currency and decoration. Silver is white in color and has a soft and bright luster. It is a favorite decoration of ethnic minorities, Buddhists and Muslims. Silver jewelry is also the first choice gift for newborn babies by people of all ethnic groups. Recently, people in Europe and America, under the influence of the retro trend, are wearing silver jewelry set with semi- Gemstone that easily oxidizes to black, giving people the infinite beauty of ancient civilization.