Late Victorian Gold Banded Agate and Split Pearl Locket Pendant

Spectacular Victorian 15 Kt gold, banded agate, natural pearl and enamel pendant screams its rarity and beauty though it is not brazen, but insistent. All...

The fine quality of the natural pearl and banded agate locket made me stopped me in my tracks when in London.. The border glows with the luster of ...

An unusual combination Scottish locket leans toward the bold side. There was a silver revolution in England between 1860-1880 when Queen Victorian gift...

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...

Granulation... glorious granulation! Look closely to appreciate the incredible amount of labor that was required to create this stunning oversized Victorian treasure. A large cabocho...

A black and gray banded agate and 18 karat gold abstract design pendant, by Kutchinsky, 1971. The pendant is signed Kutchinsky and stamped with maker's mark for Kutchinsky. It is s...