Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Blue Enamel Pearl Mourning Locket 18Ct Gold Circa 1860

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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