Antique Victorian Gold Locket Star and Crescent Ruby

Rare double sided antique 14k yellow gold locket, circa 1880. One side of the locket is set with a silver and diamond star centering on a ruby and the other side is set with an identical star with an emerald. Two locket looks in one! The stars are set with 36 Old Mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats total. The bright ruby and emerald weigh about 0.40 carats Both colored stones are bright clean lively gems. The locket opens and has its original photo and hair memento...

An antique Late Victorian, 1880-1890, diamond and onyx locket pendant. In the center, the onyx stone is decorated with a silver floral decor set with rose cut diamonds. The pendant i...

This sweet locket has a raised design spelling out 'IN' and the words across these letters ready 'memory of' The background of this waiting is coated in black enamel. The inside of t...

Finely detailed Victorian pendant or charm (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Six seed pearls measure 1mm each, with an estimated 0.10 carat ruby set to the cen...

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...

An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five turquoise cabochons in a flower design centring on a gold bead. The reverse set wit...