STARBURST Rose Cut Diamond Star LOCKET Victorian Antique 14k Gold PENDANT Square Figural Belle Epoque Minimalist Neckmess Romantic Gift
Back from my spring inventory trips to europe with many antique treasures, hand picked one at a time. Many more coming soon - thanks for stopping by :.
Some are quite petite (please note the measurements) some are components from a pin or another piece that i acquired as a little antique part or finding, and i had a loop added to make it wearable. I never scrap antique jewelry , even if it is imperfect or incomplete, and with the little loop, it can now be worn and enjoyed for another 100 years. This one is a striking locket in 14k solid gold with frame and glass pane inside and a star design on the cover. It is set with rose cut diamonds with a bracketed top leading up to the loop.
The back is ornately engraved with initials (al as). Sturdy hand feel with a tight hinge.
No hallmarks but tests at 14k and is solid gold with a warm antique patina. My favorite way to swap these out is clipped to a dog clip / clasp - i have a few dog clip / clasps listed separately in the shop and they work well to add to a chain and add multiple charms or mix and match charms with just the clasp instead of having to run them on a chain each time. Listing is for the one item in the cover photo, while the group shot helps to show scale and shows some of the other pieces i have available. Please note the measurements as i have small hands and it is difficult to show scale in the photos.
(this measurement is top to bottom including the attached loop but not including the dangling jump ring / bale). The uniform surface wear is made more evident by the mirrored finish.Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces.
I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. Please also note that i take some photos / videos in the sunshine because it captures the lovely color and sparkle, but it also highlights any surface wear, scratches, abrasions, buildup or inclusions that can catch the light, making these things appear worse than they would with normal day to day wear. Hopefully the pics in all lightning conditions help as they serve as part of the description. But - please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition.Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing :. Thanks so much for looking at my items. This item is made of gold, rose cut diamond, diamond, 14k and 14k gold.