Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Mourning Locket Pendant

Designed as an oval shaped pendant centering a cross motif comprised of old mine cut diamonds. Belcher set and weighing approximately 0.70 carats total - H/I color with SI clarity. Mounted atop an oval shaped enamel tablet measuring 18.0 x 24.0 mm - transparent ultramarine blue. Glossed over an engraved radial guilloche pattern - exhibiting no loss. Bezel set in an ornately decorated tiered gold surround. Featuring an enamel evil eye pattern throughout. Opaque white and blue - minimal loss. Accented by milgrain, filigree, and granulated detail. Reverse features and oval shaped locket frame measuring 23.0 x 30.0 mm .Centering a photo of a gentleman in a hat with glass cover. Suspending from a similarly decorated looped bale. Tested as 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1870's. Measures: 1 5/16 x 2 1/8 inches. Total weight: 19.5 grams Stock Number: We-11029 A special peek into the careful tact of Victorian craftsmanship, this ornate locket pendant demands attention from all who are lucky enough to see it! Notice the repeated enamel Evil Eye motif as it's an exquisite hallmark of the Grand Period. Known also as the Nazar or Molocchio, this motif was made popular as a result of a rise in European tourism where many witnessed the popular Mediterranean symbol for the first time. Complimenting the classic Ultramarine of the guilloche enamel beneath the diamond cross, the color is often recognized as "Mourning Blue" and is often seen in Mourning jewelry throughout the Victorian era. As stately as the mysterious gentleman preserved behind the locket glass...

Locket pendant is an East to West cushion form and hand painted with enamel. Depicting a seated King David in his iconic blue robes with a male figure presenting the nude Bathsheba. ...

Designed as a heart-shaped locket form suspended from grooved enhancer bale Featuring a basse-taille style enamel face with orangey pink enamel Transparent and glossed over an engrav...

Depicting a crouching kitten playfully batting a 3.2 mm pearl Cream in body color with very good luster Kitten is pavè set throughout by rose cut diamonds; color and quality consis...

Designed as an eight-point gold starburst motif centering an old European cut diamond Prong set and weighing approximately 0.22 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity With additiona...

Pendant is designed as a heart shape centering a flush set old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.10 carat total - eye clean and bright Featuring a surround of six flush...

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Harp with Rose-cut Diamond and Pearl Locket c.1900 23.66 grams W: 37.25 H: 67.59 Depth: 13.35

This antique Victorian mourning locket pendant was once worn close to someones heart. The locket pendant dates back to the 19th century and is created in 14 karat gold. The front and back of this oval-shaped pendant is beautifully engraved with ornaments while the side is embellished with scrolling foliage. Behind the glass plate hair work is placed as a remembrance of the deceased. The pendant comes without the chain. Mourning jewelry were mostly worn in The Grand Victorian Era, between ca. 1861-1880. Saddens by the death of the Queen’s husband, Prince Albert, mourning became an art for the Victorians. Who designed black clothes...

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...

This round yellow gold locket is likely French in origin and features beautiful blue guilloche enamelling and a central single cut diamond. The rear back panel of the locket is plain...

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 sweet locket has a raised design spelling out 'IN' and the words across these letters ready 'memory of' The background of this waiting is coated in black enamel. The inside of t...