Antique Victorian Gold Large Oval Pearl Lily of the Valley Mourning Locket

An antique, seed pearl, blue enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising nine seed pearls, within a blue enamel star, in 9 karat yellow gold. The locket is a large, statement size. ...

An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...

A Victorian pearl, and yellow gold brooch, comprising eighteen seed pearls, in 15 karat yellow gold. This lovely Victorian locket is engraved with a pretty floral and scrolling des...

An antique yellow gold ring, comprising one oval shaped locket compartment, in 9 karat yellow gold, to a band of 9 karat yellow gold. This amazing ring is set to the centre with an oval shaped head, which is beautifully tactile, like a smooth pebble. The oval is beautifully engraved to one side with a heart motif, and elegant scrolls. The engraved panel opens on a hinge, revealing a secret locket compartment. Rings like this were popular in the Victorian era and are often referred to as ‘poison’ rings. They are rare pieces, and are not often found, let alone in wearable condition. Photographs or small mementos could be placed within the locket, the heart shaped engraving would suggest this ring had a sentimental purpose, you can feel the love associated with it, when you wear this ring. The shoulders lead to a carved band of polished yellow gold. The locket snaps shut securely, and it does rattle slightly as is common with rings like these, but the hinge is still strong. The ring is in good condition, with a tiny ding to the underside of the locket compartment. This ding does not affect wearability and cannot be seen when worn. Wear and tear acquiescent with age. The head of the ring measures 10.7mm high, and 13.2mm wide. The band measures 2.7mm wide at the back. Gross weight: 1.68g Ring size: approximately a UK – K US – 5.25 EU – 50 with some leeway either side, due to the shape of the back of the ring Hallmarks: 9.375 (9 karat gold), shield for Chester assay, date letter ‘N’ for 1896, makers mark “GKL”, likely for George K...

Antique 18ct Gold Cultured Pearl & Red enamel Design Locket Mourning Jewellery en scripted on reverse " Samuel Ernest - dated 1854 " on a 9ct gold 19.5" Chain - with London hallmark...

The dark beauty of Mourning jewellery, so wearable and desirable in modern life style, dramatic an eye-catching yet meaningful and collectible along the time This large rectangular shaped Black Onyx mourning locket pendant is very attractive and unusual for its rectangular shape artful hand carved and polished, the belt design is a further lock to treasured memories to keep secret, beautiful decorated throughout with engravings and details along the belt further enhanced with natural split pearls for special sheen and lustre to the black background, open work and Victorian scrolls top large bail solid 18 KT rose gold, reverse has its glass window 18 Kt gold bordered and original silk fabric Locket body is 42 x 34 mm. with bail is 62 mm. including the bail Very good condition keeping with age Lovely example 1880 ca, out of the ordinary Black Onyx lockets...

Here we have an absolutely beautiful antique mourning locket pendant which was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The front of this large navette pendant...

A very charming antique Victorian rose and yellow gold mourning locket. This beautiful oval locket features an engraved front and back. The front is decorated with black enamel aroun...