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Sentimental Locket Pendant Made of Onyx & Gold, c. 1880


€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Sentimental Locket Pendant Made of Onyx & Gold, c. 1880
Sentimental Locket Pendant Made of Onyx & Gold, c. 1880
Description
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A picture, a lock of hair, perhaps even a little letter: we often have very personal and intimate items that remind us of a loved one. Carrying such objects with you at all times has a comforting effect for many people. Antique lockets are one of these particularly sentimental pieces of jewelry. Worn close to the heart and yet protected from prying eyes, they can keep mementos safe in a precious case. This beautiful locket dates from around 1880. The pendant is made of gold in the shape of an upturned square and features a beautifully detailed horseshoe cut from deep black onyx on its front cover. As in earlier times, the horseshoe was usually worn with the opening facing downwards, whereas today it is usually depicted with the opening facing upwards so that - according to popular belief - no luck can fall out. In the 19th century, however, the exact opposite was assumed: The horseshoe was intended to prevent luck from flying away or to ensure that it flowed out of the horseshoe towards its wearer. Inside the locket, two small frames allow two pictures to be stored. This sentimental piece of jewelry is beautifully preserved and came to us here in Berlin. It was once worn by a gentleman as a fob on a watch chain. We have added a matching rose gold chain so that it can also be worn around the neck.
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Sentimental Locket Pendant Made of Onyx & Gold, c. 1880
Happy Memories
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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