A beautiful Antique Etruscan Revival Locket from the mid Victorian era Circa 1860. The piece features a fabulous dome in the centre layered in a sky blue Enamel with four Pearls and a twinkling Diamond set out on top.
Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the mid 1800s when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were fashioned using the same ancient techniques.
On the reverse is a glass window locket with a beautifully preserved display of plaited hair behind which most likely belonged to a loved one from long ago and kept within the locket so a piece of them was always kept close to their heart.
The Locket is fashioned in 18ct Yellow Gold with intricate Etruscan style patterning around the outer border. It is a stunning piece of history and a true work of art.
WEIGHT: 7.45 grams
MEASURES: Width 22mm x Height 27mm (33mm inc. bale) x Depth 12mm
LOCKET MEASURES: Width 15mm x Height 19mm
METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold (Tested)
STONES: Pearl, Diamond
AGE: Victorian. Circa 1860
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 20-729