Victorian Carved Agate and 0.40ctw Diamond Shell Pendant

A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the oval-shaped piece frames a banded agate stone at the center, which is deep brown wi...

The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white o...

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 outstanding enamel and diamond locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This incredible oval-shaped piece is made of 15kt yellow gold and is particularly large in size. Both sides ...

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 ...

Rare Find This authentic Victorian period pendant is 1880 ca. Very pretty and distinctive from the period designed with a gorgeous bow topping the oval shape main pendant of fine gem...

Victorian 18k yellow gold medallion pendant set with rose diamonds up to 0.50ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the pendant is 6.2 cm long by 3.7 cm wide weight 29.8...

A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...