{"product_id":"antique-georgian-gold-locket-pendant-with-87874","title":"Georgian Gold Locket Pendant with Hand Painted Lover’s Eye Miniature Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb antique Georgian gold pendant set with a later hand-painted lover’s eye miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature depicts an exquisitely rendered lady’s blue eye with remarkably fine attention to detail. It is protected beneath the pendant’s original thick, slightly domed glass with a bevelled edge. The angled edge catches and refracts the light, creating a wonderfully ethereal depth to the painted area surrounding the eye. Popularly known as lover’s eyes, such intimate portrait miniatures became fashionable in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant setting is particularly charming, with a finely worked gold-cased surround decorated throughout with scrolling foliage and floral ornament. The suspension loop is also beautifully engraved and retains the softly irregular character of hand-finished antique jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is fitted with a solid gold backplate, richly engraved with scrolling floral decoration. The backplate is a period replacement, undertaken at some point during the pendant’s long life. Slight evidence of the original hinge fitting remains visible at the top, while the historical conversion has been sympathetically executed and complements the original setting beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly romantic piece of antique jewellery, bringing together an authentic Georgian setting with the intimate symbolism of a lover’s eye — a secret and deeply personal form of portrait miniature whose identity was known only to the giver and wearer.\u003cbr\u003e\nDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\nMETAL: Pendant setting gold-cased; backplate solid gold (tests electronically as approximately 14ct)\u003cbr\u003e\nERA: Pendant circa 1830, Georgian; eye miniature is later\u003cbr\u003e\nSIZE: 4.5cm (1-3\/4\") tall, measured to include bale; 3.3cm (1-1\/4\") wide. Painting approximately 2.5cm (1\") diameter\u003cbr\u003e\nWEIGHT: 9.5 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nCONDITION: The pendant itself is in very good antique condition, with light wear commensurate with age and evidence of historical conversion. The painting is in excellent condition, with no flaws noted. Please note that the chain shown is not included.\u003cbr\u003e\n__________\u003cbr\u003e\nAt Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished, ensuring they are ready to wear and enjoy, or present as a thoughtful gift.\u003cbr\u003e\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003e\n* Free Worldwide Shipping\u003cbr\u003e\nWe are pleased to offer complimentary worldwide shipping on all purchases. For our US and EU customers, all applicable tariffs and import charges are included in the purchase price, so no additional duties or fees will be payable on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\n* Returns Policy\u003cbr\u003e\nIf for any reason you are not completely satisfied, you may return your item for a refund. Please contact us within 3 days of receiving your order and return the item within 7 days.\u003cbr\u003e\n* Gemstone Testing \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\nAll gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. Please note that all measurements and stated carat weights are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\n* Photography \u0026amp; Scale\u003cbr\u003e\nOur photographs are taken in extreme close-up to show every fine detail. As a result, minor imperfections may appear more pronounced in images than they do to the naked eye. Close-up photography can also make pieces appear larger on screen, so we recommend referring carefully to the written description for precise dimensions.\u003cbr\u003e\n* Gifting\u003cbr\u003e\nPurchasing as a gift? Your jewellery will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery box. Please note that unless otherwise stated, any antique boxes shown in photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercy Madge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56415325421947,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/3256\/8203\/files\/il_fullxfull.8504378644_cqzn.jpg?v=1789141992","url":"https:\/\/mercymadge.com\/fr\/products\/antique-georgian-gold-locket-pendant-with-87874","provider":"Mercy Madge ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}