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Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket

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A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant, comprising seventy-five half seed pearls, 1 whole seed pearl, six round cut rubies, six rose cut diamonds, sixteen round cut sapphires, and multicoloured enamel in 18 karat gold. This exquisite locket is a large, statement size, is shield-shaped, and centred around a 3-Dimensional bird. The bird is set to the centre of a shield-shaped yellow gold panel. The bird, depicted in flight, is set with shimmering seed pearls, glittering rose cut diamonds, glowing rubies, and luminous sapphires. The tips of its wings and tail are adorned with multicoloured enamel. In its beak, it carries a pearl dropper, and in its claws, it carries branches of olive, set with seed pearls. The central shield panel is surrounded by a twisted rope border and sports a bloomed gold finish (a thin layer of pure gold) adding to the luxurious look. The central shield is surrounded with a border of polished rosy gold, and a hinged filigree section, with scalloped edges, adds dimension. The top of the piece is adorned with gold beads and bezel set pearls, leading to the scrolled mount. A substantial pearl-set bale allows this piece to be worn with a chain of your choosing. Verso, a hinged compartment conceals an oval, glass-covered locket compartment. The glass covered section opens on a hinge, allowing you to place a photo, painting, or other small memento behind. The bird, which is a dove, known as Stain-Esprit in French, represents the Holy Spirit. The piece is in great condition, with a couple of tiny dings to the locket compartment at the back. Wear and tear acquiescent with age. Please note, the chain you see in the photos is for display only, and not included. The pearl-set bale is not original to the piece, as the original bale had been lost to time. A replacement has been designed by me, and made by a local, family run jeweller, in 18 karat gold, in-keeping with the rest of the piece, to allow the piece to be worn once more. Pendant length (including bale): 72.5mm Pendant length (excluding bale): 63.5mm Pendant width: 37mm Pendant depth: 16.5mm Gross weight: 23.8g Hallmarks: none, French eagle head mark for 18 karat gold, lozenge shaped makers mark to jump ring, circa 1870
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