Large Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Round Double Sided Frame 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 pearl, enamel, and yellow gold necklace, comprising one round seed pearl, two dogtooth pearls, and pink and yellow enamel, in 9 karat yellow gold. This handsome necklace is perfectly Art Nouveau in design. The necklace features a substantial gold trace link chain, which is fastened with a sturdy box clasp. The chain is adorned with a slider, which the chain is get through, allowing one to tighten and loosen the necklace, so the wearer to place the slider wherever is most opportune. The slider is ornamented with a beautiful 5-petalled flower, which is decorated with graduating pink and yellow enamel, and set with a seed pearl to the centre. From the terminals of the chain, a pair of ‘dog tooth’ pearls are suspended, named as such for their irregular and elongated shape, and a favourite of the early 20th Century. The necklace is designed as a negligee necklace, so the dog tooth pearls...

An antique pearl, amethyst and yellow gold pendant comprising one baroque pearl, and one round cut amethyst, in 9 karat yellow gold. The pendant is set with a gorgeous baroque pear...

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...