Victorian Locket Made of Gold and Approx. 1.90 ct Old Cut Diamonds, Probably England Circa 1890

A Matter of The Heart

Victorian Locket Made of Gold and Approx. 1.90 ct Old Cut Diamonds, Probably England Circa 1890

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

A picture, a lock of hair or perhaps even a small letter: people have always kept small, private memories of their loved ones. And what could be more natural than to wear them close to the heart? Lockets were perfect for this - open enough to show affection, yet mysteriously closed off from prying eyes. This locket takes up this idea in a particularly beautiful way. Created in the last years of the 19th century, it appears in the most romantic of forms: a golden heart. The two lids are made of soft reddish gold, pleasantly flat, and the front is set with 24 shimmering old-cut diamonds. In the center is a particularly beautiful stone weighing around half a carat, set in a star-shaped recessed setting - the star in the heart, so to speak. A total of around 1.90 ct of diamonds are set. The back is adorned with a ligated monogram, presumably that of the first owner. A clip eyelet made of white gold was added later, so that the locket can also be practically attached to a pearl necklace. Presumably made in England, this magnificent locket is a beautiful example of the sentimental design language that the Victorian era loved so much, perfect for really wearing close to the heart.

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Since the 19th century, lockets have undoubtedly been among the most popular pieces of jewellery, enjoying great popularity among all social classes. When photography became affordable over the graduated course of the century and the new photographs replaced the miniature paintings that had previously been commonplace, it became fashionable to carry these little marvels of technology with you. Kept close to the heart, lockets could be used to keep mementos of loved ones or happy events safe from prying eyes at all times. Depending on taste and budget, the jewelry manufacturers and goldsmiths of the time produced a wide variety of pieces from tombac, silver or gold.

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A Matter of The Heart

€ 4,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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