Antique Pearl & Garnet Star Celestial Locket, 9K

About This Locket:

This beautiful Antique 9K Back & Front Star Locket features pearls on each star point and a gorgeous garnet center. The intricate repousse work adds a touch of elegance and the varying rosy to vibrant yellow color makes it a stunning statement piece. 

‘Back and front’ means the piece is a combination of solid gold and another non-gold metal, with the gold likely making up the majority. Non-gold components typically include the inner frames, hinges, and bail. This technique was popular during the Victorian period as it allowed pieces to be both lightweight and durable.

 

Condition:

The locket is in good antique condition, with some scratches on the gold. The locket clicks securely when closed. The locket is overall light in weight compared to its size, which makes it very easy to wear. It is strong because of the back-and-front features.

 

Details:

Materials: Tests as 9K BKS & FTS (Back & Front)

Dimensions: 43.7 mm x 34.3 mm x 8.1 mm 

Weight: 10.0  grams

Era: Late Victorian/ Edwardian (approximate)

6 Pearls: 1.3 mm to 1.1 mm in diameter

Almandine Garnet:

     Estimated Total Weight: 0.03 ct

Chain/ribbon is not included.
Please note that when evaluated with alternate methods, including XRF, vintage, antique, and pre-owned jewelry may read slightly below the stated purity due to variations in alloy composition, manufacturing tolerances, the presence of other materials, solder, bloomed surfaces, or past repairs. This piece may read anywhere from 7K to 8.9K. Stones have been graded, assessed, and measured in their settings; evaluations are limited to what the setting permits. Treatments, if present, may not always be detectable. All details, including weights and dimensions, are approximate. Item color may vary slightly from photos due to differences in lighting and screen settings. Any stated circa dates are based on stylistic and manufacturing characteristics and should be considered approximate.