Victorian Large Diamond Heart Locket c.1890
A fabulous large antique diamond heart pendant.
This statement Victorian heart shaped locket has a central diamond set flower design surrounded by two rows of further diamonds in a pave setting.
The diamonds are all set in a series of interlinked daisy clusters and are spitch set to the front, open to the reverse allowing the light to shine through the diamonds.
The pendant has a hidden hinge to one side revealing a gold backed glazed locket compartment.
The locket is silver fronted and gold backed typical of the era with a diamond set bail to the top of the heart for a chain or ribbon.
Era: Victorian, 1837 - 1901
Measurements: Total diamond weight estimated 4.0 carats,
Locket 2.2cm in length, 2.1cm at widest point
Hallmarks: Unmarked, tests as silver and gold