Gold and fine pearls secret heart photo locket “Amalise”

Description

Adorable 19th century gold photo locket in a heart shape craftes in 18kt gold. This sublime piece is engraved with a motif of three flowers falling from the top of the face of the jewel, their pistil formed of a fine pearl. A jewel full of delicacy and poetry, to be kept close to your heart to preserve the memory of what is dearest to you.
Dimensions: 2.3cm X 2cm without bail, 3cm X 2cm with bail.
Weight: 1,55g
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.