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Edwardian Enamel and Diamond Locket

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90-1-14868

$4,450.00
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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

"Love is blue. A clear cerulean when new. A bright, bold, true blue in its glorious throes" — Nina Malkin. The color blue. Throughout time, it has inspired writers, painters, singers—and jewelers. The one who created this breathtaking locket must have been quite smitten with the hue and decided to lavishly overlay its guilloche and interlocking wreath design with a most vivid cerulean enamel. Adding sparkle, a single Swiss-cut diamond shines in the center, surrounded by a circle of glimmering rose-cuts. The locket opens to reveal a double photo compartment, and the reverse is engraved with a very fancy monogram (a work of art unto itself) and the date '4 Novembre 1911.' True blue, indeed. Total diamond weight, .42 carat. Crafted in 18K yellow gold during the first decade of the twentieth century, it suspends from a chain that adjusts from 18 - 20 inches.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 3/4 Inch
Width:
1 5/16 Inch
Height:
1/8 Inch
Chain Length:
18-20 Inch Adjustable
Gram Weight:
16.4 Grams
Period:
Edwardian
Center Diamond details

 

Cut/Shape:
Swiss Cut
Carat Weight:
0.07 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
2.70-2.90 mm
Color:
H
Clarity:
VS2
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

32 Rose Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:
0.35 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
1.30-1.40 mm
Color:
G-H
Clarity:
VS-SI
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
0.42

About Edwardian Jewelry

Edwardians took the dark beauty of Victorian jewelry and dyed it platinum blonde. Light and airy filigree, worked with intricate millegrain and detailed designs in that durable metal, was liberally set with the “white” stones—pearls and diamonds chief among them. The Victorians’ sense of whimsy and beloved yellow gold didn’t disappear completely, though, even as the Edwardian era made way for the further-streamlined Art Deco.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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