A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.45 carat diamond, enamel and 16 Karat Yellow Gold locket pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections

This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian locket has been crafted in 16K Yellow Gold.

The antique gold locket has an oval-shaped design with a satin finish.

The anterior face is ornamented with a central feature 0.15ct Old European cut diamond, pavé set within a stellate shaped setting.

This central star motif features four blue hot enamel decorated points, with further hot enamel emanating from the upper and lower portions to a lobed fan design.

Each fan design is ornamented with nine pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, totalling 0.30ct and graduating in size dependent on location.

The anterior surface is further ornamented with plain ball motifs to the apex and nadir inset segments.

The posterior face of this hinged locket is embellished with paralleling engraved decorated borders.

The side of each portion is further embellished with an applied scalloped style border.

This 1880's hinged locket opens to allow two photographs or small mementos to be placed behind removable, push fit transparent retainers.

The oval locket suspends from a contemporary 18K Yellow Gold 18' curb chain via a plain tapering bale, securing with a conventional spring-loaded ring bolt fastening.

This fine example of antique Victorian jewelry has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 16 carat gold.

This impressive locket is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature diamond, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.

This stunning locket is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

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This impressive antique Victorian gold locket is superior quality, set with an impressive feature diamond displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence.

The supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance.

The locket is a superior gauge of gold and is in excellent condition; the locket closes firmly, indicating the piece has seen little to no use.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning antique Victorian gold locket with enamel.

Feature Diamond

Color G

Clarity SI2

Cut Old European

Content 0.15 carat

Dimensions 2.67mm (length) x 3.23mm (width) x 1.94mm (depth)

Supporting Diamonds

Color (average grades) G/H

Clarity (average grades) VS2/SI2

Cut Dutch

Content 0.30 carat

Total Diamond Content

0.45 carat

Number of Diamonds

19

Length of drop 4.8cm/1.89"

Width of pendant 2.62cm/1.03"

Height of setting 1.16cm/0.45"

Chain length 45.72cm/18"

19.54 grams (excluding chain)

Date: Circa 1880