19th century gold turquoise brooch

Surface scratches and minor marks.
Surmount and heart drop believed later additions/replacements.
Bar the bird holes in their beak previously had more loops/supported more chains.
Turquoise appear a well matched medium blue. 
Turquoise to the heart is bracked and chipped.
Electronically tests as between approximately 13ct to 18ct gold.
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