1880 Gold, Enamel & Diamond Locket with Portrait and Box
Gold, enamel and diamond locket, circa 1880; an 18ct gold oval-shaped hinged locket, the front depicting a female portrait in enamel and accented with rose-cut diamonds, glazed fabric and portrait panels to the interior, length 1.85 in., width 1.02 in., total gross weight approximately 22 grams.; accompanied by a fitted box.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.
It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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lockets
- diamond 3,612
- diamond and enamel 15
- portrait 32
- pendants and lockets, gold - gold with diamonds 3,524
- pendants and lockets, type - photo 276
