Antique Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain

A very rare antique Victorian French rock crystal diamond and pearl rare locket pendant on chain, circa 1860/1880.

The large locket is of circular shape carved from polished rock crystal – nestled into gold hinged lock work with an interlaced rope knotted frame, all of solid 18ct gold.

The high domed rock crystal top has a butterfly applied enriched with fine antique gems: Ruby, Natural Pearl, Chrysolite effect against the Rock Crystal gemstone, all in fine condition and perfect order. Comes with an antique rope chain of solid 14ct gold.

The locket is 18ct solid gold with French Eagles head and Dutch import control marks. The chain is marked 14ct.

A rare Victorian treasure to delight for life.

Further Details:

Metal: 18ct yellow gold (locket) – 14ct yellow gold (chain)
Hallmarks: French assay and Dutch import control mark (pendant), assay (chain)
Gems: 1 round rock crystal of 25 mm. in diameter. 1 natural demi pearl of 4 mm. in diameter. 50 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .60ct (by spread). 3 faceted and 2 cabochon cut natural rubies totalling approx .30ct 4 natural chrysolites totalling approx .20ct
Measures: locket is 49 x 31 mm. (h. x d.) including bail, back door is 26 mm. in diameter, chain is 38 cm.
Weight: 34.5 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use