VICTORIAN 1900 Locket Pendant In Repousse 15 Kt

A Victorian oval locket-pendant. This beautiful locket-pendant was created in England at the end of the Victorian period, back in 1900. The locket has been crafted with an oval shape in yellow gold of 15 karats with light polished non-shiny finish. It is embellished on both sides with organic repousse patterns and thin twisted wires creating a geometric design. The pendant is fitted with concealed three-barrels hinge, a movable ring bale on top and two framed guards in the interior to show pictures or mementos. This is a great piece of jewelry with remains of the aged antique patina intact. Country: England. Period: Victorian, 1900 Weight: 15.2 Grams, (9.75 Dwt). Measurements: The locket is 31 mm by 48 mm by 12 mm (1.22 x 1.89 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Unmarked as usual and electronically tested for 15kt as follows, .600/.999 Au. The Victorian Jewelry This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Alber