Antique Victorian Mourning Locket, 18k Gold, Chalcedony, Pearl Cross

This beautiful antique 18kt gold Mourning locket is really a very special and sentimental piece. Rich aged 18kt gold with a raised repousse cross...

Such a wonderfully beautiful and unique antique mourning ring. Being a lover of mourning jewels this ring does not disappoint, everything about it is a work of art. It features a rich and chunky 18ct yellow gold band, fully hallmarked and decorated with black enamel depicting the words In Memory Of around the band. The face is not just beautifully designed it has a locket reverse...

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...

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...