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Antique 18K Solid Gold Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Belle Epoque Napoleonn III Pendant
Antique 18K Solid Gold Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Belle Epoque Napoleonn III Pendant
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This stunning gold locket hails from the late Victorian period and features a beautiful onyx which is securely set with a halo of crown prongs and inlaid with a gold flower and seed pearl. Pearls were often used for remembrance as part of mourning jewelry as they represented tears. The interior of the locket has a hinged glass partition which has a clever tab which can be used to move the glass from one side to the other to protect a special photo or memory. The details on the locket are outstanding and the green gold frame around the central oval, the crown prongs, and braided gold frame around the exterior all elevate the piece into something truly special and unique.
Mourning jewelry held a poignant significance during the Victorian era, serving as both a means of honoring and preserving the memory of departed loved ones. This unique form of sentimental adornment gained prominence in the 19th century, characterized by its somber aesthetic. The intricate craftsmanship and symbolism of mourning jewelry allowed wearers to publicly express their mourning and maintain a connection with their departed loved ones, a practice that offered solace and a sense of continuity in an age of profound loss.
CONDITION NOTES:
The locket is in excellent condition with light micro-scratches to the gold. The onyx is in very good condition and the locket closes securely so that you don't lose any precious interior tokens.
Material: 18k Gold (horse head hallmark), onyx, pearl
Period: Victorian c. 1880
Weight: 7.67 g
Size (without bail): 2.9 cm x 2.3 cm x 1.1 cm
All items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order. Items over 250 euros are shipped via Colissimo Express so that your item is in your hands as quickly as possible.
Please check all photos, descriptions, and measurements thoroughly. Contact me if you have any questions and I'll be happy to answer.
Mourning jewelry held a poignant significance during the Victorian era, serving as both a means of honoring and preserving the memory of departed loved ones. This unique form of sentimental adornment gained prominence in the 19th century, characterized by its somber aesthetic. The intricate craftsmanship and symbolism of mourning jewelry allowed wearers to publicly express their mourning and maintain a connection with their departed loved ones, a practice that offered solace and a sense of continuity in an age of profound loss.
CONDITION NOTES:
The locket is in excellent condition with light micro-scratches to the gold. The onyx is in very good condition and the locket closes securely so that you don't lose any precious interior tokens.
Material: 18k Gold (horse head hallmark), onyx, pearl
Period: Victorian c. 1880
Weight: 7.67 g
Size (without bail): 2.9 cm x 2.3 cm x 1.1 cm
All items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order. Items over 250 euros are shipped via Colissimo Express so that your item is in your hands as quickly as possible.
Please check all photos, descriptions, and measurements thoroughly. Contact me if you have any questions and I'll be happy to answer.
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