A beautiful pair of French 19th-century sentimental lockets, crafted in 18ct rose gold and mounted with finely cut and polished black onyx. Elegant and deeply personal, these lockets reflect the romantic traditions and craftsmanship of the period.
Each oval locket is fitted with a glazed compartment beneath a hinged crystal cover, designed to preserve treasured keepsakes, miniature portraits, or locks of hair. One locket still contains an intricate arrangement of woven hair, a touching memento typical of 19th-century sentimental jewellery.
Measuring approximately 3.1 x 2.1 cm and with a combined gross weight of 12.6 grams, the lockets are suspended from rose gold bails and can be worn as pendants or appreciated as collectors' pieces.
Rich in history and sentiment, these charming French lockets offer a fascinating glimpse into the personal traditions of the 19th century and remain wonderful examples of antique sentimental jewellery.
A beautiful pair of French 19th-century sentimental lockets, crafted in 18ct rose gold and mounted with finely cut and polished black onyx. Elegant and deeply personal, these lockets reflect the romantic traditions and craftsmanship of the period.
Each oval locket is fitted with a glazed compartment beneath a hinged crystal cover, designed to preserve treasured keepsakes, miniature portraits, or locks of hair. One locket still contains an intricate arrangement of woven hair, a touching memento typical of 19th-century sentimental jewellery.
Measuring approximately 3.1 x 2.1 cm and with a combined gross weight of 12.6 grams, the lockets are suspended from rose gold bails and can be worn as pendants or appreciated as collectors' pieces.
Rich in history and sentiment, these charming French lockets offer a fascinating glimpse into the personal traditions of the 19th century and remain wonderful examples of antique sentimental jewellery.
