Gold and fine pearls secret heart locket “Carline”

Description

Adorable 19th century 18-carat gold photo holder locket in the shape of a slightly domed heart. This sublime piece is engraved with raised arabesque motifs and centered with a fine half pearl. A jewel full of delicacy and poetry, to be kept close to your heart to preserve one’s dearest memories.
Length: 2.8cm with bail, 2.4cm without bail
Width: 1.9cm
Weight: 3.53g
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Heart-shaped medallions belong to the family of sentimental jewelry, dedicated to celebrating a loved one. Known in the United Kingdom as “Forget me not” and popularized by Queen Victoria, they often honored thought. In France, it is not a designated flower that is found in these designs, but the cherry remains a recurring motif in medallions of this type.