Gold fine pearls and diamond secret heart locket “Amabel” 

Adorable 19th century 18ct gold photo holder locket in heart shape. This sublime piece is engraved with a mistletoe motif with leaves engraved in green gold and fruit formed by two fine pearls and a 8×8 diamond. A jewel full of delicacy and poetry, to be kept close to your heart to preserve the memory of what is dearest to us. Note a few surface imperfections, visible in the photos.

Dimensions: 2.5cm with bail, 2.2cm without bail

Width: 2cm

Weight: 2.1g

Eagle hallmark

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.