Spectacular Renaissance Revival Gold Heart Locket

Circa 1880s, 18k. This mysterious antique locket features an elaborate Gothic hinge, a stunning functional decoration. It is as though a secret or a precious is locked inside. The ideal place for pictures, the interior folds outward to hold five. The visual contrast of the warmer pink gold hinge against the yellow 18k body completes the look. One more secret … the hinge is a hidden Fleur-de-Lis so it is most likely French with the hallmarks lost to time! Excellent condition. Noted: The chain shown is a separate item. Remark: “Always in style, lockets are perfect for today's gamine Victorian revival styles; think "The Vampires Wife...

Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This 18k yellow gold pendant features 15.0 carats of superb invisibly-set rubies surrounded by 4.50 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). The look is elegantly colorful. Crafted to the highest Swiss standards, it is in excellent condition. Noted: The color of the rubies is lush, even better than pictured! (Brighter, more saturated, and extremely well matched.) Noted: Chain pictured is a separate item. Remarks: "Color is the heart of fashion...

Circa 2000, 18k, by Elizabeth Locke, American. Known for her Medieval and Renaissance revival motifs, Elizabeth Locke's jewelry is superbly made and timelessly stylish. These gorgeo...

Circa 1980s, 18k. This chic heart-shaped pendant features a stunning four-and-a-half-carat cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire. The look is eighties elegance perfection. Finely construct...

Circa 1960s, 18k, by J. Fuset, possibly Swiss. Sculpture becomes jewelry in this bold, fashion-forward sixties bracelet by J. Fuset. With its substantial, structured post-modern de...

Circa 1870-80s, 18k, France. This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival cross was styled to speak reverently across the ages. Beautifully hand-made in 18k yellow gold, and decorated with...

France, circa 1880s This ornate 18K gold locket pendant is designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The front is centered with a reddish orange ci...

This Locket Pendant is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Garnet, Turquoise and Amethyst jewelry. It is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The gems are all set in silver gilt as was the custom of the Austro-Hungarian jewels. In the center is a gorgeous Bohemian Garnet cabochon. The garnet is 9mm by 7mm. Surrounding the garnet are Amethyst, Turquoise and Pearls all set in raised cut down collets. The gems continue onto the bale with a Pearl, Turquoise and Amethyst. The locket opens to reveal places for two photos if desired. I love the way the gems are set in the raised settings on the locket creating a visually stunning and dramatic piece. It is very rare to find Austro-Hungarian lockets...

This Victorian-era Etruscan Revival locket, circa 1870’s-1880’s, opens to reveal the daguerreotype of a young man. Across from it is a blank frame where an additional photo can still be added. The daguerreotype is hand-colored—the man has rosy cheeks and there is a slight blue tinge to the background. The front of the locket features ornate twisted-wire motifs and granulation, typical to the Etruscan Revival period, and there are seed pearls on the front emblem. The original bail can clip onto a larger chain, or a smaller chain can be slid through, so the locket can be styled in multiple ways. Etruscan Revival jewelry has a rich and interesting history. In the early 1800’s there was a large excavation of Etruscan tombs outside of Rome. Within these tombs were pieces of original Etruscan jewelry. The Etruscans were master artisans, they created breathtaking pieces of jewelry through their use of gold wirework and granulation, colored gemstones and glass. The news of the excavation of these tombs, and the treasures contained inside them, spread throughout Europe. Etruscan style jewelry...

Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket Necklace For Photo. Heart Locket that Opens. Gift for MOM in 14k gold. Bird pendant nec...

Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket Necklace For Photo. Heart Locket that Opens. Gift for MOM in 14k gold. Bird pendant nec...

Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 4 carats decorated with black enamel total pendant length 4cm dat...