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

An antique yellow gold locket, comprising seven seed pearls, black and white enamel, and one panel of glass, within a 15 karat yellow gold l...

An antique pearl, onyx, and yellow gold brooch, one onyx cabochon, and nineteen half seed pearls, in 14 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Onyx an...

Victorian Turquoise, Natural Pearl, and Enamel Lily of the Valley Locket Victorian turquoise and natural pearl enamel locket was made c. 1860...

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...