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English late Victorian Etruscan revival style bloomed gold locket in original case, late 19th century

DESCRIPTION

This substantial English late Victorian locket, dating to the 1890s, is crafted in 21k bloomed gold and set with an old mine-cut diamond. It retains its original case.

The term "bloomed gold" refers to a surface treatment that imparts a frosted, matte finish to gold, softening its reflective properties. This effect is achieved through chemical processes such as acid etching or controlled oxidation, giving the gold a subtle glow. Depending on the alloy composition and treatment methods, the color may vary from golden yellow to warm reddish tones. While not inherently red, bloomed gold often appears warmer due to the reduced reflectivity, a characteristic that made this technique highly popular during the second half of the 19th century.

The locket was produced by Walter Jones, a jeweler located at 196 Sloane Street—a prestigious shopping district in Victorian London frequented by the aristocracy and wealthy clientele. The original case bears the brand name and address, reflecting Walter Jones' reputation as a high-end jeweler.

The locket's inner rim features intricate, raised foliate details, while the surrounding gold beadwork reflects the influence of Etruscan revival style. The diamond set at the bail enhances its luxurious appeal. The oxidized matte surface, combined with the warm reddish hue of the gold, evokes the appearance of a sunset, embodying both the artistic sensibilities and technical innovations of the Victorian era.

The piece is in good antique condition, showing typical signs of oxidation and wear consistent with its age. Strangely stamped as 16ct gold, laboratory testing has confirmed it to be 21k solid gold. It is accompanied by its original case. As condition assessments are subjective, please click and enlarge our photos to examine additional details for your evaluation.
 

ORIGIN
England
ERA
late 19th century
MATERIAL
21k solid gold
STONE
old-mine-cut diamond
SIZE
locket 5x3.8x0.4 cm, bale 1.8x0.9x0.9 cm
WEIGHT
17.24g
CONDITION
good antique condition, showing typical signs of oxidation and wear consistent with its age
US$5434.45

RING SIZE CHART

戒圍參照表

US
Size
Inside
Diameter (mm)
Inside
Circumference (mm)
0.5 12.04 37.8
0.75 12.24 38.5
1 12.45 39.1
1.25 12.65 39.7
1.5 12.85 40.4
1.75 13.05 41
2 13.26 41.7
2.25 13.46 42.3
2.5 13.67 42.9
2.75 13.87 43.6
3 14.07 44.2
3.25 14.27 44.8
3.5 14.48 45.5
3.75 14.68 46.1
4 14.88 46.8
4.25 15.09 47.4
4.5 15.29 48
4.75 15.49 48.7
5 15.7 49.3
5.25 15.9 50
5.5 16.1 50.6
5.75 16.31 51.2
6 16.51 51.9
6.25 16.71 52.5
6.5 16.92 53.1
6.75 17.12 53.8
7 17.32 54.4
7.25 17.53 55.1
7.5 17.73 55.7
7.75 17.93 56.3
8 18.14 57
8.25 18.34 57.6
8.5 18.54 58.3
8.75 18.75 58.9
9 18.95 59.5
9.25 19.15 60.2
9.5 19.35 60.8
9.75 19.56 61.4
10 19.76 62.1
10.25 19.96 62.7
10.5 20.17 63.4
10.75 20.37 64
11 20.57 64.6
11.25 20.78 65.3
11.5 20.98 65.9
11.75 21.18 66.6
12 21.39 67.2
12.25 21.59 67.8
12.5 21.79 68.5

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國際圍 內直徑 (mm) 周長 (mm)
2 12 37.7
3 12.5 39.27
4 13 40.84
5 13.5 42.41
6 14 43.98
7 14.5 45.55
8 15 47.12
9 15.5 48.69
10 16 50.27
11 16.5 51.84
12 17 53.41
13 17.5 54.98
14 18 56.55
15 18.5 58.12
16 19 59.69
17 19.5 61.26
18 20 62.83
19 20.5 64.4
20 21 65.97
21 21.5 67.54

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