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Antique Gold Diamond Crystal Locket 18th Century
Incredibly lovely, antique Stuart crystal gold heart locket. This form of jewelry,termed Stuart crystal, describes crystals that were made into pendants after the execution of Charles 1. His loyal followers,the Stuarts made these items of jewelry with faceted crystals that contained sentimental momentos of Charles 1 and also of their own loved ones. Sentimental in nature, hair,miniature portraits,cyphers etc were put beneath the crystals for over 100 years beginning in the 17th century.

This example is quite lovely as the surmount has diamonds, rubies and demantoid garnets(not removed and tested). The rose diamonds are set in silver and the colored stones and crystal set in gold. The crystal is finely faceted at the edges, cut flat on the top surface and then set in hand crimped rub over settings. The gold and silver work is superb. The top bail is original, as is the entire heart. It opens from the bottom and closes securely. It measures 1 3/8 long x 1 inch across at its widest point. Excellent condition. So very rare and beautiful, it withstands the passing of centuries and remains a cherished jewel.



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