A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's 0.45 Karat diamond and platinum locket - boxed; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Description
This fine and impressive antique locket has been crafted in platinum.
The antique platinum locket has an oval design ornamented with the applied initials "BMR".
The millegrain decorated interlacing initials are embellished with forty-nine Dutch cut diamonds.
The reverse of the locket is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription "1923, Betty 9, Mary 7, Richard 2".
This 1920"s hinged locket opens to allow access to three photographs to be placed behind removable, push fit transparent retainers; the third hinged sprung frame indicates the high quality of the piece.
This platinum antique diamond locket suspends from a contemporary, associate 18K White Gold 18" trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design, ornamented with five further diamonds.
The chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse.
This antique locket has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
This exceptional pendant is fitted to the original, fine and impressive hinged leatherette presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a hinged catch.
The interior of the box bears the retailer"s mark "W Bruford & Son Ltd, 241 High Street, Exeter, also at Eastbourne".
Such exceptional examples, fitted to the original presentation box, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
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ConditionThis impressive antique 1920"s locket is exceptional quality, set with impressive high color graded diamonds displaying a fine white color and brilliance.
The locket is an exceptional gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewelry/estate jewelry.
Diamond QualityColor (average grades) G/H
Clarity (average grades) SI1/SI2/P1
Cut Dutch
Content 0.45 Karat
Number of Diamonds
54
DimensionsLength of drop 5.7cm/2.24"
Length of locket 4.8cm/1.89"
Width of pendant 3.9cm/1.54"
Height of setting 9.18mm/0.36"
Chain length 45.72cm/18"
Weight44.66 grams (excluding associate chain)
Date: Circa 1935