Victorian Substantial Garnet Cabochon Etruscan Locket Pendant

A magnificent coral locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of vibrant 18kt gold, the piece is highly detailed and particularly large in size...

Gold-in-quartz was formed while the earth was still in its molten state. During the cooling and solidification process, veins of gold became trapped with the crystals of quartz in the mine. This created a very dramatic contrast between the white quartz and the yellow of the gold. Jewelry crafted from gold quartz became quite a fashion statement of the 1880's. An unusual and gorgeous gold quartz locket...

An incredible earring and pendant ensemble from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This matching set is crafted in sterling silver and boasts a detailed urn design. Each 3-dimensional urn i...

A fabulous garnet pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This eye-shaped pendant is crafted in 15kt yellow gold and is detailed with gorgeous hand-etched details and navy and white enamel. Resting in the center of the piece is a very large cabochon garnet, which is bezel set and surrounded by a gold rope wire border. Dangling from the base is a lovely foxtail fringe...

A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose is to decorate or add weight to the watch chain itself making it easier for the watch to be withdrawn from a pocket. The base of the fob would often have been used to seal the wax of a letter or note. The opposite of a cameo, an intaglio is created by carving below the surface to produce and image in relief with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax, often used in signet rings. A fantastic figural fob...

An outstanding enamel and diamond locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This incredible oval-shaped piece is made of 15kt yellow gold and is particularly large in size. Both sides ...

A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant, the old brilliant-cut diamond set star to the centre of a round cabochon-cut garnet, within a frame of entwined gold surmounted from a twisted wire pendant loop, the pendant measuring approximately 3.8 x 2.7cm, suspended from a gold snake chain measuring approximately 43cm in length and 0.3cm in width, circa 1870, gross weight 39.6 grams. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold. A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant in very good condition. This splendid pendant on a substantial chain comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The large central garnet catches the light with deep fiery flashes, and the central diamond is lively and twinkly. Created around 1870, this piece epitomizes high Victorian style and taste, with the twisted gold, vibrant red garnet, and brilliant diamonds. To the back of the pendant is a small locket...

Antique Victorian 14k gold pendant locket, decorated with hand painted miniature painting, depicting two cherubs. The locket has the original antique photograph of a gentleman inside...

Charming Victorian Painted Etruscan Locket of vermeil silver. Fontenay style painted porcelain motif with maiden holding harp on pedestal. Locket opens...

A Stunning Victorian Cabochon Garnet Trefoil clover pendant with a small silver clover in the middle, diamond drop and tiny round locket at the back. Pendant made in gold and silver....

Here we have a wonderful garnet set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into an oval shape and set with three ...

Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pe...