Victorian Star Locket Pendant in 18K Gold, circa 1860, with Diamonds and Pearls

This Victorian locket pendant, dating to around 1860, has a lovely, slightly rounded form with a pleasing weight in the hand. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, its front is centred by a star set with rose cut diamonds and a half seed pearl, surrounded by smaller stars, while the reverse is decorated with a floral motif. It is a quietly romantic piece, celestial on one side and floral on the other, with the private, personal character that gives antique lockets their appeal.

Jewellery Type
locket pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
ca. 1860
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Front: stars, back: flowers

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Six rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
Three half seed pearls

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Engraving
The reverse is decorated with a floral motif.

Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
4,16 cm (1,64 inch) x 2,24 cm (0,88 inch)
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Weight
7,00 gram (4,50 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26106-0437

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