About this Piece
| Length | Just under 1 3/8” (excluding bail) |
| Width | 1” |
| Material | Tests for sterling silver |
| Weight | 7.5 grams |
| Mark | Yes, see photo |
| Era | Victorian |
Why You’ll Love it
Star light, star bright. This resplendent Victorian sterling silver locket is a celestial charmer that ignites our eternal adoration for the stars. The detailed and unique design is hand-etched, which captivates the eye with its dimension, while the star motif creates a mesmerizing radiating effect. With a unique design on both sides, this piece incorporates the beauty of nature's bounty making this piece truly one-of-a-kind. With every sway and turn, you'll embody the magic and wonder of the night sky, shining brilliantly from any and every angle.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. |
| ● | The pair of original frames holds photos tightly in place with one glass insert. |
| ● | Secure, original bail. |
| ● | Closes firmly with a satisfying “snap.” |
Collector Note
On Celestial Jewelry. Antique celestial jewelry captures the beauty and mystery of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects. These pieces are adorned with celestial motifs such as stars, moons, and comets, and often incorporate precious stones like diamonds, sapphires, and opals to represent the twinkling lights of the night sky. They were popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras, and their enduring popularity today speaks to their timeless charm and elegance. Celestial jewelry serves as a beautiful reminder of the wonder and awe inspired by the heavens above.
On Victorian. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria’s taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid.