Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx

Description

A rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian locket pendant with a beautiful engraved "M" initial on one side. The wonderful locket is 10 Karat Rose Gold. On one side the Banded Onyx, or Sardonyx stone is hand carved with a Victorian "M" initial. The top color of the banded onyx is a light blue grey. The underlayer is a caramel color. The other side of the locket has the same stone with no engraving. The locket has a beautiful shield form design and the onyx stones are wonderfully scalloped. The locket opens to reveal compartments for two photos which have their original glass covers intact. The bale is a swivel bale. The dramatic locket dances delightfully around the neck and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. The locket dates to circa 1850 - 1890. The locket pendant is 1 3/4 inches (47 mm) long including the bales. Without the bale it is 1 1/4 inches (32mm) tall and 20mm wide. The locket is 1/2 inch (12mm) deep. The photo compartment is 26mm by 17mm. The locket pendant weighs 14.7 grams. The listing is only for the locket pendant. The neck chain is only shown for display.
Victorian Banded Onyx Locket Pendant Gold M Initial Sardonyx
Description
A rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian locket pendant with a beautiful engraved "M" initial on one side.
The wonderful locket is 10 Karat Rose Gold.  On one side the Banded Onyx, or Sardonyx stone is hand carved with a Victorian "M" initial.  The top color of the banded onyx is a light blue grey. The underlayer is a caramel color.  The other side of the locket has the same stone with no engraving.
The locket has a beautiful shield form design and the onyx stones are wonderfully scalloped.  The locket opens to reveal compartments for two photos which have their original glass covers intact.  The bale is a swivel bale.  The dramatic locket dances delightfully around the neck and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations.  The locket dates to circa 1850 - 1890.
The locket pendant is 1 3/4 inches (47 mm) long including the bales.  Without the bale it is 1 1/4 inches (32mm) tall and 20mm wide.  The locket is 1/2 inch (12mm) deep.
The photo compartment is 26mm by 17mm.
The locket pendant weighs 14.7 grams.
The listing is only for the locket pendant.  The neck chain is only shown for display.
If you are looking for a truly fantastic quality estate jewel, one with history drama style and a great investment piece you will be thrilled. Treat yourself or a loved one to a true treasure they will love forever!  The gorgeous locket is immensely wearable either during the day or at the most glamourous affair!
Please be sure and look at our other auctions for more wonderful treasures which we have discovered from around the world including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian pieces as well as Scandinavian Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish silver and gold, Portrait Miniatures, Austrian Vienna Bronze, Perfume and Vanity items and Miniatures!
We list our handling time as 15 days in case we are traveling. However, whenever possible, we are able to get your purchases to you much faster than this - if this is an issue with you please ask us!
We are ALWAYS happy to accept returns with no questions asked under ANY circumstances as long as items are as they were sent! Please just contact us directly via ebay messaging, and do not use ebay managed returns, and we will send an immediate refund upon receiving the item!
This auction is only for the Victorian M Locket.  Please see our other auctions for more special items from a fantastic collection!
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