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Precious Antique Locket Pendant With 0.30 ct Diamond In Gold, Paris Circa 1870


€ 2,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Precious Antique Locket Pendant With 0.30 ct Diamond In Gold, Paris Circa 1870
Precious Antique Locket Pendant With 0.30 ct Diamond In Gold, Paris Circa 1870
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The bourgeoisie of the 19th century cultivated a distinct culture of remembrance, which was also reflected in jewellery. People exchanged locks of hair, for example, which they carried with them in the form of jewelry, and attributed friendly and romantic meanings to certain gemstones and jewelry motifs. Around 1870, the locket in particular became the favorite piece of jewelry of the wealthy bourgeois, because it could be used to safely store photos, locks of hair and letters. Subsequently, numerous photo medallions were created in a wide variety of designs. This locket made of 18-karat gold is a fine example as it is sumptuously executed. Designed in a classic oval shape, its front features a three-dimensional appliqué of finely sculpted leaves and vines that frame a raised oval with heart-shaped ornaments. At the center of the design, a cushion-shaped old-cut diamond sparkles within a flower-like chaton. Inside the locket, a spacious glazed compartment holds personal mementos, currently we see the still original photo of a gentleman wearing a straw hat inside, it can be easily replaced. According to the hallmark, the piece of jewelry made in Paris in the years around 1870. Originally, such a locket would have been worn on a dark velvet ribbon around the neck, but a gold chain can also serve as a hanger for the antique jewelry. We discovered this beautifully preserved piece of French jewelry in Florida.
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Precious Antique Locket Pendant With 0.30 ct Diamond In Gold, Paris Circa 1870
Je Me Souviendrai
€ 2,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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