Etruscan Revival Victorian Fob Pendant

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...

Etruscan Revival Cuff. Inner circumference: Approximately 19.62 centimeters. Total weight: 72.99 grams. Width: 5.30 centimeters.

An attractive Etruscan Revival 14 karat gold cannetille charm pendant. This pendant is decorated with cannetille and set with various colored cabochon cut gemstones. Smaller stones a...

Victorian yellow gold Etruscan Revival brooch with locket to the back - fine and elaborate engraved gold scroll pattern to the front panel - hand made featuring gold balls to the rim...

This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Pin set in a gorgeous Etruscan Revival setting in 10 Karat Gold. The Picture Agate depicts a forest scene and i...

This is a beautiful example of a fob. The chalcedony on the bottom is in pristine condition. The deep scroll work is as beautiful today as it was when it was made. It looks like it went into someones jewelry box to only emerge recently. There is a lovely patina, born from age. St. John & Myers Jewelry is the only jeweler in Central Kentucky with expertise in antique and period jewelry, custom design, and restoration of antique jewelry. If you have any questions, give us a call during store hours Wednesday through Saturday 12 PM to 6 PM. Our experts would love to speak with you further about this piece. We love to chat about antique jewelry!