Description: About this Piece Length: 1 7/8” (including bail) Width: 1 1/4"Material: Tests for gold plate, natural carnelian Weight: 19 gramsMark: No mark Era: Victorian Why You’ll Love It The organic beauty of nature comes alive in this antique Victorian spinner locket. Its individual patterning catches your eye, as the curvy and openwork silhouette perfectly follows and complements the cut of the stone–an intentional choice by the designer. Spin to the back, and see a panel of gleaming gold plate in a vibrant yellow hue, for two stylish looks in one piece. A substantial cache hidden beneath the stone adds to the unique traits of this treasure. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the plating. There are a few small and shallow dents at the back of the piece, not at the front. ● Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the natural carnelian. ●The original frame holds your photo tightly in place with a glass insert. ● Secure, original bail. Locket spins smoothly within the setting as it should.●Closes firmly with a satisfying “snap.” Collector NoteOn Movement In Jewelry. Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn. For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut. On Victorian. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria’s taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))
Price: 265 USD
Location: Altadena, California
End Time: 2025-02-12T03:14:54.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Antique
Style: Locket
Type: Pendant
Main Stone: Carnelian
Metal: Yellow Gold Plated
Department: Women
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Pendant/Locket Type: Photo
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Antique: Yes
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Original/Reproduction: Original
