Golden Shrine

Magnificent antique locket with matching chain, circa 1880


€ 2,890.00 *
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Magnificent antique locket with matching chain, circa 1880
Magnificent antique locket with matching chain, circa 1880
Description
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A single diamond in a high buttercup setting sparkles in the center of this locket. With the exception of two small natural pearls, this piece of jewelry also does without gemstones, as its jewellery is the gold itself, which shimmers beautifully. An appliqué element, delicately floral in relief and pierced like a gold carpet, wraps around the central diamond. Applied wires and two finely crafted floral ornaments give the locket a delicate, richly detailed appearance despite its size. Additional fine gold plating over the actual reddish gold gives the pendant a rich, velvety glow. The element in relief, on the other hand, is transparent red gold and thus additionally emphasized. Large gold medallions were an incredibly successful fashion, especially in the 1870s. Our locket has ornaments that allow us to date it to around 1880. Inside, the pendant has space for two photographs behind small frames. What is particularly beautiful is that the original gold chain has been preserved with the pendant. This can be extended with a detachable piece and is therefore particularly versatile. This magnificent piece of jewellery came to us from Baden.
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Size & Details
Material: One transitional-cut diamond, approx. 0.32 ct, G, vsi Two natural pearls, drilled, each approx. 2.4 mm in diameter Gold 585/000, equivalent to 14 carat, mostly fine gold-plated
Hallmarks: No hallmarks or stamps
Size: Locket 3.3 x 4.1 cm Chain 46.5 cm long, can be extended to 50.5 cm with insertable element
Weight: Total 24.9 g
Condition: Good, some of the lids with dents and slight scratches in the fine gilding, the diamond probably replaced at an earlier date
Certificate: Delivery with certificate
Item ID: 23-1535
Magnificent antique locket with matching chain, circa 1880
Golden Shrine
€ 2,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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