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Victorian 15ct Gold Heart Shaped Locket Set With Sapphires & a Diamond

657H
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A very pretty and detailed 15ct gold heart locket that was made circa 1880-1900. The gold work above the stones is called Etruscan work. This archaeological style was popular in the 1860-1900 period as a large excavation had taken place in Italy. The gold pieces that were discovered influenced many jewellers to copy the design, the most notable being Castellani. Corded gold wire has been applied by hand after the ancient techniques to create matte and shiny surfaces and depth and relief. It has been set with two sapphires and a diamond. It opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph.

Ollys Pick

This is a lovely example of a good 15ct gold late Victorian locket

Item Number
657H
Measurements
Height 2 cm
Width 1.6 cm
Sapphires 20 pointsDiamond 7 points
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

15 ct

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
4 years ago
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