Antique Victorian Red Paste Silver Plate Pendant Locket

Just under 1 1/8 (excluding bail). Antique meets a minimal sensibility. In contrast with the often elaborate and romantic style of Victorian jewelry, the singular paste at the focal point of this antique Victorian locket gives it a sleek, modern flair.

Ruby-hued, its enchanting shimmer highlights the sleek setting that catches and casts light. With a bright silver hue, classic round shape, and generous size, this timeless piece will be treasured for years to come. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, crips facets, and no chipping on the glass. The original frame holds your photo tightly in place without a glass or plastic insert. Closes firmly with a satisfying snap. There are certain pieces that fall into a distinct collectible category, sometimes referred to as classics. However, the most collectible of these classics are those that include something special (such as an extra design element) that set them apart from other similar pieces. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria's taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era.

When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1678 GS 9.8.2 (1678).

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