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Oval Onyx, Opal & Diamond Star Memorial Locket
Oval Onyx, Opal & Diamond Star Memorial Locket
Oval Onyx, Opal & Diamond Star Memorial Locket
Oval Onyx, Opal & Diamond Star Memorial Locket
Oval Onyx, Opal & Diamond Star Memorial Locket

Oval Onyx, Opal & Diamond Star Memorial Locket

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This beautiful locket was made to commemorate a loved one and was originally likely worn as part of a mourning attire. It is made from onyx, a black and lustrous mineral and is decorated with a star, set with a cabochon-cut opal and rose-cut diamonds. 

At the back of this locket is a picture frame with a glass top and rose gold fittings, which you can easily remove to add a personal memento. The locket is completed by a large gold plated bale, which I believe was added at a later date. 

Jewellery has always been worn to remember loved ones, but in the 19th Century has become synonymous with mourning jewellery. Queen Victoria famously threw herself into a very strict state of mourning, wearing only black clothing and jewellery till the day she passed, after the sudden death of her husband Prince Albert in 1861. Her strict mourning attire created a ‘trend’ for in mourning jewellery, and large, elaborate mourning jewels were often worn. A large, onyx locket such as this piece is therefore very typical for the era

This locket is currently offered without a necklace, but I have several of varying lengths in stock: feel free to contact me if you would like to inquire about adding a necklace to your purchase.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Size: Onyx: 48 x 38 mm. Total length 68 mm.
The picture frame has room for an oval picture of 33 x 24 mm. 

Weight: 23.25 grams.

Age: 19th Century, also known as the Victorian era, circa 1860s.

Material: The jump ring has a hallmark for 14k gold. 

Condition: The pendant is in good antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age. There is one chip on the back of the onyx, at the bottom left directly near the frame, which luckily is not noticeable when worn. 



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