circa 1880
An antique Victorian era heart-shaped 14K gold and silver locket pendant is centered with a sparkly step-cut garnet of an excellent pinkish purple color. The garnet is surrounded by densely set bright white old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in silver over gold.
The back is finely engraved and enameled in Neo-Renaissance style.
The garnet measures 6.9 x 6.2 x 3.4 mm and is approximately 1.42 ct.
Estimated total diamond weight is 3.20 carats.
Length without suspension ring 23 mm (15/16 in.)
Width 19 mm (2/3 in.)