Magnificent two tone gold Victorian locket with rose cut diamond star motif

Antique jewelry object group: pendants

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Victorian
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Period: ca. 1870
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Source of inspiration: star

Theme: Halley's comet - It could be possible that this locket was made to celebrate the passage of Halley's comet. The passage of Halley inspired jewellers to make jewels in the shape of celestial bodies. This comet appears every 76 years. In 1705 Edmond Halley predicted, using Newton's newly formulated laws of motion, that the comet seen in 1531, 1607, and 1682 would return in 1758 (which was, alas, after his death). The comet did indeed return as redicted and was later named in his honor.

Material: 18K bi-color (warm yellow and bright red) gold
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Diamonds: 12 small and one bigger rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: height approximately 6.06 cm (2.39 inch)

Weight: 20.20 gram (12.99 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4367

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