Large Antique Locket Pendant with Onyx & Pearls in Gold, c. 1865

Remembrance

Large Antique Locket Pendant with Onyx & Pearls in Gold, c. 1865

€ 1,590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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This antique locket pendant came to us from London and is a typical piece of jewellery from the Victorian era. With its simple design and black color scheme, it is a classic piece of mourning jewelry that was particularly widespread in the second half of the 19th century. A large cabochon made of black onyx draws the eye to the front of the locket. The oval pendant combines the onyx cabochon with black enamel and shimmering pearls. A cross made of gold and pearls is placed in the center of the onyx. The pearls, which are seen as shed tears in the context of mourning, reinforce the significance of the piece of jewellery as a loving object of remembrance. A delicate band of black enamel encircles the design and, with these fine details, testifies to the high quality of the work. On the back, the locket has a spacious, glazed compartment in which a personal memento could be safely stored. The locket is in excellent condition. Today, detached from the original conventions and meanings, the pendant can also be worn as a decorative accessory without any reference to mourning. Pieces of jewellery in a round or oval shape with large cabochons were particularly popular in the 1860s. Comparable examples can be found in David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti in Understanding Jewellery, Woodbridge 2010, pp. 168 and 183.

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Remembrance

€ 1,590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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