Mid Victorian Pavé Turquoise Heart Locket
Mid Victorian Pavé Turquoise Heart Locket
$900.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1870
Charming antique heart locket fronted entirely by pavé-set turquoise cabochons. Whether they changed over time, or were intentionally set this way, the colour variation between individual stones is a gorgeous effect. Quite unusually, the back is 9k gold while the front is silver... presumably so that it's non-reactive where it sits on the skin, but still with the silver tone front (most attractive combined with the turquoise stones). Opening to reveal two heart-shaped locket compartments, it dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870.
STONES
Turquoise cabochons
MEASUREMENTS
WEIGHT
MARKS
No marks present, tests as 9k gold and silver
CONDITION
Very good, natural discolouration to the turquoise and fine antique patina. Closure is secure
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