-Victorian 1870 Geometric Enameled Oval Pendant Locket In 18Kt Gold With 4.06 Ctw In Diamonds
Very rare pendant locket from the Victorian Era.
Exceptional piece, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1870. This important pendant locket has been made up with an extremely unusual geometric pattern of a lattice. It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with applications of hot black enamel. Fitted on top with a movable bale and a hinged push oval lid. This piece retain the original glass from the period and in one side retain the original cut silhouette picture in negative and positive of the loved young man. It is in great condition with all parts in perfect functions.
Silhouettes portraits were extremely popular in the 19th century during the Victorian era as a less expensive alternative to painted portraits. They were most commonly made by carefully cutting black card to match the profile of the sitter then mounting the finished image onto a light background. These silhouettes were then displayed in homes or set into jewelry.
This pendant is decorated with a very unusual pattern for this period. Composed of a geometric design of intertwined loops with diamond gems set at the meeting points.
Diamonds: Mount around and in front, with 58 Calibrated European rose cut diamonds, 4.06 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Birthstone: Diamonds, for the month of April.
Weight: 18.5 Grams, (12.08 Dwt).
Measurements: 29 mm by 42 mm (1.14 x 1.65 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks, tested for 18kt gold.
Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night.
The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began.
The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamonds and the enamel are secured in the settings. This pendant has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P020823TANM/.4531
