Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870

This stunning gold locket hails from the Grand Period (1861-1885) and features a beautiful amethyst paste (glass imitation) which is securely set with a halo of crown prongs and inlaid with a gold forget-me-not flower embedded with seed pearls. 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 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 way the light filters through the amethyst all make this a truly outstanding piece.

CONDITION NOTES:
The locket is in excellent condition with light micro-scratches to the gold. The amethyst is in very good condition and the locket closes securely so that you don't lose any precious interior tokens. There is light denting to the back, visible in photos and the video.

Material: 18k Gold (horse head hallmark), amethyst paste (glass), pearl
Period: Victorian c. 1870
Weight: 5.90 g
Size (without bail): 2.6 cm x 2.0 cm

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