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Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Heart Locket Pendant

Sale price$1,950.00 AUD

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Please note, chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.

Crafted from gold which is testing slightly above 9ct gold and set to the centre with a large - 10.0mm x 6.8mm pear cut deep red Garnet, four claw set to a saw edge bezel setting. Surrounding the setting are four engraved semi-circle motifs, and to the heart itself exquisite scrolled engraving, which is replicated on the verso also.
The verso has a large clear paned locket compartment in excellent condition, which retains its original hair matting beneath.

Suspending the heart locket its original ornate and engraved top bale with an oval Garnet, also four claw set to a saw tooth bezel setting. 

A total drop of 3.0cm and a width of almost 2.0cm this is a large and strikingly beautiful show of Victorian craftsmanship, and is in wonderful condition for its age.

STONES
Garnet
1 @ pear-cut approx 10.0mm x 6.8mm / 1.60ct
1 @ oval-cut approx 2.9mm x 2.05mm

ERA
Victorian 1837-1901

MEASUREMENTS
Heart - 2.0cm x 1.9cm without top bale
Drop from bale - 3.0cm
Depth - 1.2cm

WEIGHT
4.59

MARKS
None 
Testing at above 9ct, below 14ct

CONDITION
Very very good antique condition.  There are no chips or damages to Garnet(s), all claws are present and secure.  No repairs.  Rear locket compartment is lovely, no chips to clear pane and the original woven hair matting is present underneath.  Top bale shows no damage or thinning to gold and will accommodate a thick chain.  


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