Antique Victorian 12ct Gold Emerald And Seed Pearl Locket Circa 1870’s Included in purchase a Valuation from 2009 for $4000 AUD
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Please note, chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.
This exquisite antique Victorian locket is crafted from 12ct gold (tested) and gilded over in a higher carat gold as per the technique commonly used in the Victorian era to give a high(er) very bright yellow appearance and it is stunning to say the least.
Finely chased to front and back with finely scolloped scrolling details which, with the high carat gold and fine texturing, allows this one to almost glow and shimmer in the light.
Set to the front panel of the locket is a superb pear-cut Emerald, medium green and free of inclusions, to a raised almost heart shaped surround, and topped with a banner style motif set with seventeen (17) beautiful and all original creamy white half Pearls.
Opening to reveal two compartments, one with its original glass and rim, the other without, allowing one to see the Emeralds pavilion in all its glory!
This is probably one of the most beautiful lockets we’ve had the pleasure of offering and she is going to break our hearts to let her go but we know she will become someones treasured future heirloom.
STONES
Emerald
1 x light green pear-cut Emerald 5.5mm x 4.4mm
Natural half seed Pearls
MEASUREMENTS
Drop with bale - 4.5cm
Width - 2.7cm
WEIGHT
14.2 Grams
MARKS
None
Tested as approx 12ct gold as per valuation
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. Emerald is beautiful, an excellent colour, no chips or abrasions. All Pearls are original, no replacements, very well matched. Opens and closes with a pleasing snap. No repairs or damage. Original rim and glass to one inside compartment, other is plain
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