Edwardian Amethyst Silver Ball Locket
A wonderful locket from the early 20th Century, c1910s. The locket has a sterling silver frame that holds two beautiful amethyst domes. The amethysts are a lovely purple and have magnificent inclusions within making the whole locket feel like a crystal ball. None of the inclusions are surface reaching and the amethysts have a lovely tactile smooth outer. The locket opens on a hinge and clicks shut firmly meaning that you could add your own momento inside.
The chain pictured is for display only. This locket should be worn with care.
Details:
Materials - Sterling Silver (tested), Amethyst
Age - Early 20th Century
Size - The ball measures approx 23mm in diameter excluding the bail.
Condition - Good. Inclusions within the amethysts as described. None are surface reaching, though there are some internal fractures, which could make the stones more unstable than some. This is noted for accuracy only and the locket remains in good working order.
Weight - 15.2g
A wonderful locket from the early 20th Century, c1910s. The locket has a sterling silver frame that holds two beautiful amethyst domes. The amethysts are a lovely purple and have magnificent inclusions within making the whole locket feel like a crystal ball. None of the inclusions are surface reaching and the amethysts have a lovely tactile smooth outer. The locket opens on a hinge and clicks shut firmly meaning that you could add your own momento inside.
The chain pictured is for display only. This locket should be worn with care.
Details:
Materials - Sterling Silver (tested), Amethyst
Age - Early 20th Century
Size - The ball measures approx 23mm in diameter excluding the bail.
Condition - Good. Inclusions within the amethysts as described. None are surface reaching, though there are some internal fractures, which could make the stones more unstable than some. This is noted for accuracy only and the locket remains in good working order.
Weight - 15.2g
A wonderful locket from the early 20th Century, c1910s. The locket has a sterling silver frame that holds two beautiful amethyst domes. The amethysts are a lovely purple and have magnificent inclusions within making the whole locket feel like a crystal ball. None of the inclusions are surface reaching and the amethysts have a lovely tactile smooth outer. The locket opens on a hinge and clicks shut firmly meaning that you could add your own momento inside.
The chain pictured is for display only. This locket should be worn with care.
Details:
Materials - Sterling Silver (tested), Amethyst
Age - Early 20th Century
Size - The ball measures approx 23mm in diameter excluding the bail.
Condition - Good. Inclusions within the amethysts as described. None are surface reaching, though there are some internal fractures, which could make the stones more unstable than some. This is noted for accuracy only and the locket remains in good working order.
Weight - 15.2g