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Art Nouveau DIAMOND and 18k solid gold locket, Antique French Belle Epoque Pendant c. 1900

Art Nouveau DIAMOND and 18k solid gold locket, Antique French Belle Epoque Pendant c. 1900

Dripping with luxury and elegance, this gorgeously crafted Art Nouveau locket is encrusted with a central old European cut diamond. The detailing would have required a very skilled hand as repousse work is made by delicately chiseling the interior to make the low relief design visible from the front. I love the originality of the design which features a floral wreath inside a triangle connecting to a border of bows and floral sprays. Wreaths were used to represent eternal live while bows often symbolized love and marriage. The central diamond measures 2 mm across and is firmly embedded in the locket so you will not lose this precious embellishment. The back has very light denting, visible in photos and the video. The locket closes from the top and with a very satisfying 'click'. The locket interior no longer contains the glass protection but does have two original frames which can be used to hold a picture securely in place. We love lockets for their sentimentality and timelessness and this is a crown jewel for any collector.

Material: 18k yellow gold (eagle head hallmark), old European cut diamond
Period: Art Nouveau c. 1900
Weight: 5.7 g
Size (without bail): 0.9" or 2.3 cm diameter
Size (with bail): 1.34" or 3.4 cm length

Please note this listing is for the locket only. A selection of chains is available separately in store.

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.

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