A Victorian Diamond-set Blue Enamel Heart Locket Necklace

A Victorian Diamond-set Blue Enamel Heart Locket Necklace

Description

A Victorian diamond-set blue enamel heart locket necklace, the gold heart locket with a central cluster of old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 2.5 carats, silver set to a turquoise blue enamel background and an ornate floral engraved reverse, suspended from an old brilliant-cut diamond-set engraved bolt ring estimated to weigh a further total of 0.5 carats, leading to a gold snake chain terminated by turquoise blue enamel loops, circa 1870, the heart and loop measuring approximately 4.3 x 2.5cm, the chain measuring approximately 42cm in length, gross weight 58.1 grams.

A classically Victorian necklace. This necklace features a yellow gold snake chain that terminates in two enamelled loops. The enamel is turquoise coloured, providing a wonderful contrast to the yellow gold chain. The loops hold a diamond-set bolt ring, from which is suspended a wonderful heart-shaped locket. The locket front is enamelled with further turquoise colour and features a central star-shaped cluster of dazzling diamonds. The combination of turquoise, yellow gold, and diamonds was immensely popular during the mid-Victorian era, and this gorgeous piece exemplifies the bold style of the time. A wonderful antique piece.