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Antique Onyx and Gold Locket Pendant with Pearls, 19th Century

$2,323.61
£1,730.75
€1,950
CA$3,199.80
A$3,482.90
CHF 1,845.46
MX$41,887.13
NOK 23,464.60
SEK 21,502.71
DKK 14,857.71

About the Item

This beautiful antique oval locket pendant is finely crafted in onyx, beautifully accented with a floral appliqué in gold set with two cultured pearls. On the reverse, the piece opens to reveal a photo compartment, still holding a portrait, making it not only a jewel but also a personal keepsake. If desired, the photo can be carefully removed to allow for a new picture or keepsake to be placed inside. The smooth, deep black surface of the onyx contrasts elegantly with the applied gold motif, symbolizing eternal love and remembrance. Onyx was a particularly cherished material in Victorian jewelry, often used in sentimental or mourning lockets due to its refined, somber elegance. During the mid to late 19th century, onyx became especially fashionable, frequently paired with pearls and gold appliqué for high-style lockets and brooches. Details: Period: 19th Century, ca. 1870–1890 Material: Onyx with gold and floral appliqué Accents: Two cultured pearls Dimensions: 40 x 30 mm Weight: 18 grams Provenance: Europe Reverse: Photo compartment with original portrait (removable if desired) Condition: Antique, well-preserved with signs of age consistent with history A beautifully symbolic jewel, this locket embodies the Victorian tradition of wearable mementos, a tangible link between beauty, sentiment, and memory.
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  • Weight:
    18 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (40 mm)Width: 1.19 in (30 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca. 1870-1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rotterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1630227369012

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