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A gorgeous and exquisite, example of a rare, enchanting early Georgian Victorian or earlier Pendant Locket. In the form of an elegantly shaped puffy heart. Sure to become a fabulous addition to your charm bracelet or necklace. Perfect for display in a glass case. Featuring a series of three circular pave' antique natural Persian turquoise gemstones. The glazed glass hair compartment on reverse (a circle closed glass or rock crystal back bezel) is uniquely faceted, locket portion of the pendant is secure. Beautiful repoussé work. Exquisite hand-etched etchings. Master Craftsman detailed scroll work with undulating pretty swirls. These are becoming so hard to find and are escalating in price daily. Due to it's extreme rarity, you would pay a small fortune for this gorgeous 'work of art' at a finer antique or vintage estate jewelry store (over $400 - $700) so this represents a wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful antique treasure at such a great price. This tiny keepsake heart is very elegantly crafted. A piece of miniature sculptural and curvilinear pavé settings. The chain enhancer can attach to other jewelry. The gems are set extremely close together and feature a smooth cobblestone pattern close to the surface. Gives the appearance that the surface of this fine jewelry is "paved" with gemstones. Simply Exquisite...

During the early and late Victorian periods use of turquoise in fine jewelry was highly desired and most popular. With (3) sculpted and carved smooth cabochons of genuine, untreated, natural Persian turquoise (the color of sleeping beauty turquoise) you can rest assured this stunning one-of-a-kind piece took many days if not weeks to hand design & masterfully create.

Not a brooch, there are no stamped marking however tested of at between 18K and 14k gold. Possibly 15K. Most likely an English or French antique this piece has a nice ring bale which remains in place to slip a chain through if you prefer to add it to a necklace. The stones are not paste they are genuine gems.

Condition: FINE CONDITION as you can see. No defects or dents to it's surface that we can see. Sometimes these rare pendants held a mourning keepsake or small photo; front and back are in excellent overall condition with expected variations in color to the stones shapes since they are each completely hand-crafted pavé-set turquoise.

Measurements:

* LENGTH: 3/4 inches = (18mm)(2 cm) in total length including the bale enhancer which fits into the top "O" fitting.

* DEPTH: slightly over 1/4 inch in depth = approx 6MM depth

Approx. Date: Circa late 1700 – 1840

GORGEOUS!

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