A decadent Victorian 9ct Gold engraved shaker locket filled with a cornucopia of harlequin coloured gemstones. This beautiful antique locket boasts luxurious sapphires, rubies, emeralds and sparkling white spinels harvested from other antique jewellery pieces.
The hinged glass compartment in the centre holds this precious cargo and it is framed by an ornate border of deeply carved roses. There's a generous hinged bale at the top that will happily accommodate your favourite gold chain (note the chain shown is not included). The back of the locket is decorated in intricate machine turned guilloché engraving.
A gorgeous and fun addition to any antique jewellery collection. You could add to the contents with your own precious cargo, perhaps more gemstones, a photo, maybe a scrap of fabric from your wedding dress!
METAL: 9ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: 3 sapphires, 3 emeralds, 3 rubies, 5 colourless spinel, Presidium tested
MEASUREMENTS: 1-5/8"/4cm tall measured to include the bale, 1-1/4"/3cm wide
HALLMARKS: none
DATE: Victorian, circa 1880
WEIGHT: 5.4 grams
HALLMARKS: none, acid tests and verified 9ct gold
CONDITION: in very, very good condition with expected light surface wear and fine scratches. No noted flaws, any dark or lighter spots in the photos are reflections
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Free worldwide tracked & insured shipping for all purchases.
* Returns - you can return your item for a refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order and return it within 7 days.
* Discount - find special discount and no added tax on our website at www.mercymadge.com
* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
* Our photographs have been taken in extreme close up to show you every tiny detail. This often means that any flaws or damage which you can see on the photos will be invisible when viewed normally with the eye. This can also mean that the item can appear larger on the screen than it is in person, so please be sure to read our written description to double check all sizes and dimensions.
* Buying a gift? – your item will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery box. Please note, unless otherwise stated antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in the purchase.
Materials: 9ct Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, Spinel.