Amid the embroidered empire‑line gowns and jewelled tiaras in Netflix’s Bridgerton, one accessory was particularly intriguing: a pendant worn by the character of Marina Thompson, of a single eye encased in pearls. The necklace – a nod and a wink to a secret, scandalous lover – takes its lead from a curious Georgian fad for exchanging miniature eye portraits as love tokens. While designed to capture the soul of the sitter, they also ensured their anonymity.
