Belle Époque 18ct Gold Diamond Locket on Guard Chain, Circa 1910
Belle Époque 18ct Gold Diamond Locket on Guard Chain, Circa 1910
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An elegant Belle Époque 18ct gold locket, beautifully accented with diamonds and suspended from a finely made gold guard chain, dating to circa 1910. The locket is crowned by a delicately modelled diamond-set bow, a quintessential motif of the period that lends the piece a lightness, femininity, and refined decorative presence.
At the centre of the jewel is the locket itself: an intimate and enduring form, traditionally worn to hold a miniature portrait, lock of hair, or other personal memento close to the wearer. Its warm gold surface is complemented by the bright sparkle of the diamonds, while the graceful bow suspension gives the piece a particularly elegant vertical line.
The accompanying guard chain provides both beauty and versatility. Long chains of this type were a staple of fashionable Edwardian dress, worn at their full length or arranged in different ways according to the neckline and occasion. Together, the chain and locket create a sophisticated jewel that can be worn as intended or styled with a more contemporary wardrobe.
Dating from the final flowering of the Belle Époque, this piece reflects the era's taste for delicate ornament, romantic symbolism, and exceptional craftsmanship. The diamond-set bow is an especially evocative detail, recalling the ribbons, garlands, and soft natural forms that defined fine jewellery of the early 20th century.
A timeless and highly wearable example of Belle Époque jewellery, ideal for collectors of antique gold and diamond pieces or as a memorable gift with both beauty and sentiment at its heart.
18ct gold, diamond, and gold guard chain; circa 1910. Please refer to the photographs for hallmarks, dimensions, chain length, condition, and details of the locket interior.
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