Description: About this Piece Length: Just over 5/8” (excluding bail) Width: Just over 5/8"Material: 800 silver, enamel Weight: 3.9 gramsMark: Tiny 800 mark on the side of the bail Era: Late Victorian Why You’ll Love It Artistry that stands tall, even though tiny in stature. In Victorian jewelry, floriography gives each piece a symbolic meaning, with this antique heart charm expressing a declaration of love through its hand-painted tulip motif. Its delicate and finely crafted silver sliding heart silhouette, sweet and sentimental, is complemented with guilloche enamel adding an eye-catching shimmer. Condition and Quality● Bright patina however originally this piece would have had a gold wash. No dents. ● Secure, original bail.● Vivid enamel. No chipping or thinning.●Slides open and closed smoothly as intended. Collector NoteOn Hearts. The heart symbol holds a captivating history within the realm of jewelry. The heart motif has been a powerful emblem of love, affection, and sentimentality for centuries. In ancient times, the heart shape was associated with a person's spiritual and emotional essence. It became a popular symbol of devotion and courtly love during the Middle Ages. In the Victorian era, sentimental jewelry, including lockets and pendants, often featured intricate heart designs, serving as a token of love and remembrance. The heart symbol continued to evolve throughout the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, with designers exploring new interpretations and incorporating innovative materials. On Guilloche Enamel. Guilloche enamel involves engraving subtle, repeating patterns into a metal and then covering the surface with translucent enamel. As a result, you can see the pattern of the engraving beneath the color. Many Guilloche enamel pieces have a shimmery texture beneath the color, like ripples in water. _gsrx_vers_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))
Price: 235 USD
Location: Altadena, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T17:30:03.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Material: Enamel
Metal: Silver
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Antique
Type: Pendant
Department: Women
Metal Purity: 800
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Pendant/Locket Type: Charm
Style: Charm
Base Metal: Silver
Original/Reproduction: Original
