Victorian era 18K gold natural pearl enamel miniature portrait locket pendant

For sale a magnificent French work, Victorian era 18K gold locket pendant. The front of the locket is adorned with a meticulously crafted black enamel cross, a symbol of faith, hope and benediction. Surrounding the cross are nine white half-pearls which are probably natural. One of the key highlights of this stunning piece is its remarkable condition. The black enamel, with its reserved and perfect antique finish, exhibits no signs of missing, or cracks, truly making it a rare find in such exceptional condition today. The pearls, with their enduring luster, create a captivating contrast against the warm golden hue of the 18K gold, adding softness and visual appeal to the locket. The locket has a glass window that divides it into two compartments. The door opens and closes seamlessly, allowing you to cherish and protect precious memories within. Whether you are a collector of antique lockets or someone who appreciates wearing a piece of history close to the heart, this antique photo locket...

For sale a delicate diamond and pearl pendant, featuring a beautiful floral design. The pendant is dated back to the mid 19th century, circa 1850s, the Victorian era. The four leaves in the center are decorated with 12 diamonds in rose cut style. They are set on a quilloché enamel patterns in vibrant green color. The bezel is integrated into a delicate white enamel. The frame of the pendant is made of another 12 rose cut diamonds; The total estimated weight of the diamonds is approximately 0.6ct. The diamonds are mounted first on silver and then backed with 18K yellow gold, which is typical to the Victorian era. The pearl at the bottom measures 5mm in diameter. It shows a very good luster and has a mirror like surface. Green is one of our favorite colors and it is so rare to find the green enameled antique...

For sale a rare piece of miniature portrait pendant, featuring a lovely young lady in a white lace dress. The pendant is made during the 19th century, the Victorian era and it is ver...

For sale a beautiful Victorian era miniature portrait pendant, featuring a round enamel panel capturing the image of a young girl, adorned in a captivating long dress in delicate sha...

For sale a very rare French antique 18k gold perfume box pendant, adorned with intricate geometric gold motifs reminiscent of delicate honey patterns. Unlocking its secrets reveals ...

For sale a sweet Victorian era 18k gold enameled ring, featuring a hand painted portrait of a young girl. The colors of the miniature remain vivid after hundreds of years and the lit...

A splendid, fine antique Victorian locket pendant. Made from rich bloomed 18kt gold with a brushed finish this locket exudes luxury from top to bottom. The front is decorated with ...

A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant, comprising seventy-five half seed pearls, 1 whole seed pearl, six round cut rubies, six r...

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...

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant locket with purple guilloche enamel and a floral frame. Scratch numbered 028. Unmarked but tested as 18 karat...

This is an amazing Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880. The piece is adorned with black enamel stripes. There are initials (possibly letters “A” an...

Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, matt finish, Romance Collection, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, measurements app. 40.0 mm x 20.0 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant timeless designs and unrivalled expertise in historic craftsmanship. Lovers of the extraordinary appreciate the beauty of Victor Mayer's designs, which use extremely rare techniques such as genuine enamel or elaborate engravings. Since 1890, the company has stood for the finest jewellery Hand Made in Germany. It is an open secret that the most renowned brands, such as Fabergé, entrust the company with the production of their most exquisite collections. Reference: V1119/TÜ/PC/00/102_V1561/00/00/00/10245 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Romance Collection Material: 18k yellow gold, matt finish Vitreous enamel: translucent turquoise, guilloche Gemstones: 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls Measurements: app. 40.0 mm x 20.0 mm Clip on bale: hinged bale Anchor chain V1561/00/00/00/10245 is included. Length: 45 cm About lockets by Victor Mayer: Victor Mayer creates lockets to a degree of perfection and beauty matched by scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The bail is conveniently equipped with a clasp mechanism. > Send us two of your favorite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are literally created "in the fire": layer by layer, enamel is carefully fired in at 800 degrees Celsius. During guilloching, the finest wave patterns are engraved into the gold, creating a unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the ancient technique is almost forgotten today and Victor Mayer is perhaps the last manufactory to master it at the highest level. About guilloché: Guilloché refers to a class of enamel with abstract geometric patterns cut into the surface of precious metals and showing clearly through the overlying glaze. The manner in which the design is engraved into the metal increases the luminous quality and play of colors in the translucent glaze when the object is rotated to catch the light. About Rubellite: Rubellite is the red or pink variety of tourmaline and is a member of elbaite. Rubellite is also the rarest gem in its gem family. It is occasionally mistaken for ruby. These gems typically contain inclusions. Rubellite is the most expensive and prized gem in the tourmaline group. The most valuable rubellites are those that are colored red and have no brown. Ones that are of ruby color are the most valuable. (Source: Wikipedia) About akoya pearls: The akoya pearl is a saltwater cultured pearl from the akoya oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii). Akoya are considered to be the classic pearl used for necklaces and other pearl jewelry, with perfect round shapes, bright mirror...