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15K Victorian Turquoise Brooch Locket

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50-1-4795

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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

A truly stunning early-Victorian brooch expertly rendered 15K gold, now with a velvety bloomed patina. Oval in shape, decorated with a bombè center pavè-set with robin-egg blue Persian turquoises, surrounded by a soft satin depression and then further detailed with turquoises and delicate twisted wire decoration. There is a locket compartment on the reverse side, meant for a lock of hair or photo. The brooch retains its original and iconic "C" clasp. Circa 1865. Measurements: 1 13/16" by 1 9/16”. In addition, a true bonus for the collector: the brooch is presented in it's original box, labeled Mossman & Co, 50 Princes Street, Edinburgh. *James Mossman, a direct descendant of the court jeweller to Mary Queen of Scots!

Details

Materials:
15 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 13/16 inch
Width:
1 9/16 inch
Gram Weight:
17 gm
Period:
Victorian

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

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