About this Piece
| Era: | 1900 - 1910s |
| Length: | 7/8” (excluding bail) |
| Width: | 7/8" |
| Material: | Tests for gold-filled, glass |
| Mark: | No mark |
Why You’ll Love It
With a truly unique triangular shape, this Jugendstil gold-filled locket with a soft rosy hue is a treasure to behold. Artistically rendered hand-etched designs lead you to gypsy-set paste, adding a little shimmer to this one-of-a-kind antique piece. It's perfect for storing cherished memories and worn on your favorite chain or charm bracelet.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting at the front. The back has more wear that will need to be polished from time to time. No dents. |
| ● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. |
| ● | The original pair of frames hold your photo tightly in place without glass or plastic inserts. |
| ● | Secure, original bail. |
| ● | Closes firmly with a satisfying “snap.” |
Collector Note
On Jugendstil. Jugendstil is the German and Austrian counterpart to the more international Art Nouveau movement. For that reason, the designs have similar characteristics as the art nouveau style - with some key differences. Most notably, Jugendstil tends to be more abstract than purely naturalistic. It included jewelry but also included all other art forms, like the visual arts and architecture.
On Handmade Jewelry. Hand-etched or hand-carved jewelry is valued because it is, by default, one of a kind. Unlike machine-made pieces, a handmade piece can never be replicated in the exact same way, and so they will always reveal the at-the-moment intent of the individual maker. Often, the pieces have a distinctively visceral feel, as though you can sense the painstaking labor that went into every aspect.