Anatomic Fashion Friday: Heart Locket

Anatomical heart locket by Peggy Skemp

Anatomical heart locket by Peggy Skemp

Anatomical heart locket by Peggy Skemp

This beautiful anatomical heart locket created by Peggy Skemp, opens to reveal the anatomically correct interior of the heart, complete with cordae tendinae.  Peggy’s love of science reflects in her jewlery designs, which “pose as intimate sculptural scientific illustrations.”  View more of her unique designs here.







6 Responses to “Anatomic Fashion Friday: Heart Locket”


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    It’s amazing :o the accuracy is almost frightening especially on such a tiny object

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