• A rare antique Victorian onyx locket set with an amazing insect applique. A classy example of sentimental or mourning 19th century jewelry, this beautiful locket has an oval profile with a perfectly preserved gemstone ornament.
  • A rare antique Victorian onyx locket set with an amazing insect applique. A classy example of sentimental or mourning 19th century jewelry, this beautiful locket has an oval profile with a perfectly preserved gemstone ornament.
  • A rare antique Victorian onyx locket set with an amazing insect applique. A classy example of sentimental or mourning 19th century jewelry, this beautiful locket has an oval profile with a perfectly preserved gemstone ornament.
  • A rare antique Victorian onyx locket set with an amazing insect applique. A classy example of sentimental or mourning 19th century jewelry, this beautiful locket has an oval profile with a perfectly preserved gemstone ornament.
  • A rare antique Victorian onyx locket set with an amazing insect applique. A classy example of sentimental or mourning 19th century jewelry, this beautiful locket has an oval profile with a perfectly preserved gemstone ornament.
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Antique Victorian Onyx Emerald and Seed Pearl Buttefly Locket

$195.00 USD
$195.00 USD
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A rare antique Victorian onyx locket set with an amazing insect applique. A classy example of sentimental or mourning jewelry, this beautiful locket has an oval profile with a perfectly preserved gemstone ornament.

The front of the locket is decorated with a beautiful butterfly (or dragonfly?) applique set with light gray pearls, emeralds, rubies and two colored glass stones. Please note, that mixing precious stones and paste (glass stones) was common in Victorian era jewelry, as the stones were chosen mainly for their decorative color and symbolism.

The body of the butterfly is set with the natural emeralds, the central part is a ruby. The head as well as the flower are set with paste. The wings, the flower as well as the bale are accented with lovely natural seed pearls which give a lot of movement and texture to the whole composition.

The interior of the locket is preserved perfectly and is clean. The rear glass is also present which is very rare - and has no damage.

Details:
Weight: 19.4 grams.
Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.2 inches;
Bale: 0.5 inch;
Hallmarks: none, acid-tests as 12k gold and silver;
Condition: Excellent antique condition - old repair at the bale mount (not visible without close inspection), very minor surface wear to the emeralds and ruby.