Edwardian 15ct Star Enamel Locket

A stunning and unusual locket from the turn of the last century, c1905. The locket is made from 15ct gold and has a pretty seed pearl design in the gold. At the centre is a beautiful, large dome with black enamel and little gold stars. At the centre is a gold star studded with a cabochon ruby and finished with dark blue enamel. To the back, the dome has a locket back that slides out allowing you to place your own photo or momento within. The locket back is a snug fit and quite tricky to get to lay flush to the piece, noted for accuracy only. A stunning, statement piece.

The chain pictured is for display only.

Details:

Materials - 15ct Gold (marked), inside of dome is silver, Enamel, Ruby

Age - C1905

Size - Locket is 23mm wide and 40mm long excluding the bail. The star is around 9.5mm in diameter.

Condition - Very good. An imperfection in the enamel in one small area at the edge. Not visible when worn and entirely in the black. The blue enamel on the star is also a little nibbled, though only visible through magnification. The see-through back appears to be a thick perspex rather than glass and has a slightly yellow tinge. The central star is a replacement to what was there originally and has been riveted and held in place by glue. It is secure in place. All details noted for accuracy and they do not detract from the overall beauty.

Weight - 11.26g