Antique Onyx Diamond Gold & Silver Locket – Victorian – circa 1840
Antique Onyx and Diamond Locket in Gold and Silver – circa 1840 – high-quality, hinged locket from the Victorian era. At its center is an oval onyx, also known as black agate, surrounded by a floral diamond setting. This design is often described as the "Flower of the Soul" and represents the emotional depth and culture of remembrance of the 19th century.
- Era: Victorian, circa 1840
- Material: 585/1000 Yellow Gold (14 carat); Silver; Onyx (black agate); Diamonds
- Technique: Gold and silver work with rose-cut diamonds, hinged
- Dimensions: Width approx. 3.5 cm · Length approx. 5.5 cm (incl. eyelet)
- Design: Locket with central diamond and surrounding rose-cut diamond setting
The central diamond weighs approx. 1 carat. The surrounding diamonds each weigh approx. 0.20 carat and are crafted in the historic rose cut. The locket is in very good historical condition and represents an original unique piece from the Victorian era.
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