Etruscan Revival Banded Agate & Pearl Star Locket

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Etruscan Revival Banded Agate & Pearl Star Locket

$1,500.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A striking antique banded agate and pearl locket made in the Etruscan Revival style. It's modelled in 15k yellow gold with a halo of banded agate and natural pearl surrounding the large banded agate centre. It features fine ropework detailing and the agate centre displays a striking stripe of white, where the pearl set star motif rests in the centre. Gorgeous foxtail fringing hangs below the locket, and the bail is pearl set. The back features a locket compartment ready for the addition of a photograph, and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860.

STONES

Banded Agate

Natural Pearl

MEASUREMENTS

3 x 2.2cm (not including fringing)

Fringe drops at 2.5cm

WEIGHT

9.77g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Very good, with gorgeous antique patina