Antique Mid-Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Locket Pendant
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Dating to the early to mid Victorian era this superb 15ct gold locket pendant is a collectors dream.
Crafted from 15ct gold which has been bloomed to give an even richer buttery yellow gold hue and set with a stunning foil backed Amethyst exhibiting the most stunning pinky/purple hue, six claw set, to a slightly raised setting with dainty ball motifs to the base.
A finely textured background gives rise to the highly ornate raised scrolled work to the perimeter giving a splendid 3D dimensional effect.
Measuring a drop of 3cm including bale, the heart measures a larger than average 2.0cm x 1.8cm with out the bale.
To the verso the original ovoid shaped locket compartment is present with its original woven hair matting beneath.
The original 8.0mm top ring is also present and will accommodate not only a good sized chain but a dog-clip or two also.
A fine and beautiful piece of Victorian jewellery in excellent condition.
*** Foil backed antique jewellery must NEVER be immersed in liquids ***
STONES
Amethyst - Foil backed
1 x oval faceted -approximately 10mmm x 6mm or 1.80ct
MEASUREMENTS
Drop with bale - 3cm
Heart with out bale - 2.0cm x 1.8cm / Depth 1.2cm
ERA
Victorian
WEIGHT
4.87 Grams
MARKS
None
Tested as 15ct gold
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. No dents/dings to heart. Amethyst is lovely, well sent and secure with no obvious deterioration to foil backing. One minuscule flea bite underneath claw at 4 o’clock, not visible with naked eye, noting for accuracy only. Locket compartment is pristine in condition, no chips or scratches, secure with original matting beneath. Minor marks to gold at rear of locket, superficial only. A stunning piece.
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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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