Victorian Carved Banded Agate Pearl Diamond Gold Shell Locket

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 darling shell pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Grey agate has been carefully carved and polished into a shell. A single Old Mine Cushion Cut diamond weighing approximately...

A fabulous and unique locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This large piece has a shield-like shape and is made of 15kt rose gold. In the center is an oval shaped locket face whic...

This rare mourning locket from the Victorian (ca1875) era is quite a stunning piece! Crafted in vibrant 18k gold, the decorative locket serves as an incredible example of the mourning jewelry tradition. A delicate white pearl is pin-set in a gold 8-pointed star; a classic Victorian motif. The pearl and star rest in the center of a bezel-set piece of banded agate, surrounded by a gold twisted rope-like border around the bezel. The agate and pearl are encompassed by a broad gold boarder heavily adorned with black enamel. The enamel script reads "In memory of" on the four points of the cross. In between the points of the cross, gorgeously enameled flower-like shapes fill in the negative space. The outer edges of the locket also feature spoked gold-shot detail. The locket also boasts an over-sized bail that features the same floral enamel styling that can be seen throughout. The backside of this piece features a single large compartment with a removable glass face with gold frame that likely once held a photo or memento of the deceased. Engraved above the top of the compartment reads "George May, Died 6...

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...

A Victorian gold and hardstone double-sided locket pendant featuring a bloodstone on one side and a carnelian on the verso with a carved crest and inscribed, "Crux Dat Salutem," in 1...

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

Lovely Victorian cameo pin/pendant with beautiful woman bust carved on agate. The cameo is framed in 14k (tested) yellow gold and accented with fou...

Granulation... glorious granulation! Look closely to appreciate the incredible amount of labor that was required to create this stunning oversized Victorian treasure. A large cabocho...

An English antique 18 karat gold pendant locket with diamonds. The pendant locket has 1 old mine-cut diamond with an approximate total weight of .18 carat, which is surrounded by a seed pearl-set garland. The locket is suspended from an antique 18 karat chain...

An unusual combination Scottish locket leans toward the bold side. There was a silver revolution in England between 1860-1880 when Queen Victorian gift...