Details
Dating to the late 19th Century, this exquisite antique Victorian mourning heart pendant is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and framed by an intact black enamel border that continues up the bale. The black and gold contrast is synonymous with Victorian mourning jewellery, symbolising grief and remembrance, while a beautifully sculpted high-relief Forget-Me-Not flower sits in the centre. It is set with four vibrant cabochon turquoise petals and a fiery pink ruby at its centre, further emphasising deep love and devotion.
The piece was likely commissioned as a mourning keepsake, designed to preserve the memory of a departed loved one close to the wearer's heart. It conceals a locket on the reverse, complete with its original window and inner rim, once intended to hold a treasured memento - most commonly a lock of hair or a tiny photographic portrait of a loved one.
Exceptionally rare and highly collectable, this Victorian mourning locket remains in remarkable condition over a century later. Lovingly preserved through the generations, it is ready to be treasured and worn close to the heart once more.
WEIGHT: 5.3 gramsÂ
MEASURES: Height 24mm (35mm inc. loop) x Width 21mm x Depth 7mm – Window Height 17mm x Width 17mm
METAL: Yellow Gold (Tested 18ct)
STONES: Turquoise (2 x 2.5mm each), Ruby (1.5mm)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 - 1880)
MARKS: Faded 18ct stamp on the back of the loop.
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.
ITEM NUMBER: AJ715
