This is one of the finest Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Locket Pendants we have seen. The early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds, Rubies, Pearls and black and white Enamel. The jewels are set in Sterling Silver with the French hallmark. The central oval garnet cabochon is surrounded by a halo of pearls with a black and white enamel border. Fabulous square cut natural mined Emeralds frame the bottom and top of the cabochon. Pendant fringe drops at the bottom of the locket contain oval faceted garnets. The fabulous articulated fringe drops are adorned with further black and white enameling. There are Greek key motif designs at the side of the locket adorned with rubies as is the articulated crescent from which the fringe drops hang. At the top is a bow motif set throughout with rubies and a pearl set center. A white enamel border links the bow to the key motifs. The reverse has a locket compartment with glass cover with a hinge to open so you may place your favorite photo or memento. The extraordinary locket has French silver hallmarks and dates to the Belle Epoque period. We have a matching bracelet in another listing. The museum quality jewel is worthy of the fine jewelry collections in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and London's Victoria and Albert Museum. The French jewelry makers during the 19th Century were unparalleled. The rare large garnet, with the emeralds and rubies with enamel accent in a bow motif locket creates an absolute dream. The combination of the blood red garnets with the red rubies and emeralds is very Napoleonic, very French, and creates a passionate magnificent jewel. We have included a photo of the matching bracelet which is in another listing and not included in the purchase but we wanted you to see both pieces. The locket dates to the Napoleon III - Belle Epoque periods, circa 1840-1890. The locket pendant is 2 7/8 inches (7 cm) long. The locket is 1 3/8 inches (35mm) wide. The locket opening on the reverse is 20mm by 16mm by 4mm deep. The bale is hallmarked with the French guarantee mark for silver.

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Belle Epoque

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This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant or Brooch. 

The early oval locket pendant is adorned with four layers of faceted garnets.  The garnets are pear shape and round and are of absolutely magnificent blood red color.  I cannot say enough about the color of these Bohemian Garnets.  The fabulous cuts of the gems give them extraordinary brilliance.   The garnets are set in Silver Gilt as was the custom of the Bohemian jewelers in the 19th Century.

The reverse has a locket compartment with glass cover with a hinge to open so you may place your favorite photo or memento.  The locket pendant has a hinged retractable bale so when worn as a brooch the bale is not visible.  The locket dates to the Victorian - Belle Epoque periods, circa 1860-1890.

The vivid blood red color of Garnets has symbolized love and devotion through the ages.  Garnets also signify protection, friendship, and trust and garnets are also said to keep the wearer safe during travel.  Tokens of love and affection such as this gorgeous locket are treasures to be passed down for generations.  Garnet lockets are rare and highly coveted.   We are thrilled to be able to offer this fabulous example. 

The locket pendant is 1 7/8 inches (4.6 cm) tall.  The locket is 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) wide.  
The locket opening on the reverse is 33mm by 26mm.
The locket weighs 16 grams.  
The listing is only for the garnet locket. The chain is shown for display.  

Treat yourself or a loved one to a treasure to cherish for generations and one which will only increase in value over time!

We list our handling time as 15 days in case we are traveling.  However, whenever possible, we are able to get your purchases to you much faster than this - if this is an issue with you please ask us!

We are ALWAYS happy to accept returns with no questions asked under ANY circumstances as long as items are as they were sent!  Please just contact us directly via ebay messaging, and do not use ebay managed returns, and we will send an immediate refund upon receiving the item!

This auction is only for the Belle Epoque Garnet Locket.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Please look at our other listings for more incredible jewels from Italy and The Netherlands - both major jewelry and diamond centers for centuries.

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