Napoleon III 18K Gold, Ruby & Pearl Locket
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1476635
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1476635
$1,895.00
A lovely mid-19th century locket worked in 18K yellow gold set with rubies and natural seed pearls. The setting is enhanced with geometric appliques, engine-turned engraving, rope twists, and a beautifully fashioned bow concealing the bail. The rubies have very good color and are unheated. The locket retains its original reeded jump ring, as well. The back is decorated with engine-turned engraving. The interior retains the original gold frame and glass cover. Faintly marked with French 18K gold marks and a maker’s mark.
- Origin: France, ca. 1860
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Dimensions: 1” x 2-1/16” (including jump ring)
- Approximate Total Ruby Weight: .21 carat
- Weight: 14.6 grams