Description
Date: 1870s, French Third Republic
Materials: rose cut diamonds, pearls, pink enamel, solid 18k rose gold (marked & tested)
Weight: 22.7 grams
Marks: [eagle head] for 18k gold; punched in two locations: 1. Back of bail; 2. Back of locket
Height: 60 mm (including bail); 44 mm (excluding bail)
Width: 32 mm
Depth: 13 mm
Diameter of diamonds: 25 total, varies from 1.75 mm (smallest) to 2.5 mm (largest)
Condition: touch-up enamel restoration to the tips of the rosebuds. Light surface wear to the gold. Otherwise in great condition; no dents, all diamonds and pearls appear to be original. Bail is hallmarked and original to locket.