Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl

Memories Keeper Superb Victorian period 1880 ca, large carved Onyx locket pendant with scroll open work at the top side further embellished with centre – not nucleated Natural Sea Pearl – nestled into a halo of Rose cut Diamonds for a dramatic visual look Made of 18 Kt gold including the back window frame Onyx is skilfully hand carved, natural pearl is slight off shape but pretty large in size ( 8 x 6.6 mm.) outstanding in its individuality for goldish colour and unique shape prizing rare silky sheen and natural iridescence proper to natural pearls Rose cut Diamonds for approx .45 CT - by spread Window is foiled with Purple colour Silk , original glass , all in perfect order and kept in pristine condition Antique mourning jewellery...

This outstanding antique Victorian era pendant is 1870 ca Artful hand crafted in the glorious crafting of the era, 18 Kt with portions of silver topping over gold to the inner Diamon...

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 a captivating mourning locket pendant featuring a preserved leaf encased in a clear oval frame. The frame is elegantly bordered with a series of old mine-cut diamonds, e...