Description: About this Piece Length: 44 1/2” Width: 2 mm, just over 3/8" (slide charm)Material: Tests for gold filled, natural opal and pearlWeight: 13 gramsMark: Yes, see photo Era: Victorian Why You’ll Love ItA tale of timeless love. This antique Victorian chain necklace features a heart slide charm inset with luminous pearls and an opal, casting an ethereal glow. The classic curb chain quietly commands attention as it weaves through the petite heart charm to create the slide chain. Finely crafted in rose gold filled, this simple yet enduring piece exemplifies the subtler yet romantic side of the Victorian era. Condition and Quality ● Bright patina with a small spot of surface wear on the back of the slide charm. No misshapen links or solder repairs. ● Fresh sheen and no chipping on the opal or seed pearls.● Secure, original dog-clip clasp. Slide moves smoothly and grips firmly as it should. Collector Note On Hearts. The heart symbol holds a captivating history within the realm of jewelry. The heart motif has been a powerful emblem of love, affection, and sentimentality for centuries. In ancient times, the heart shape was associated with a person's spiritual and emotional essence. It became a popular symbol of devotion and courtly love during the Middle Ages. In the Victorian era, sentimental jewelry, including lockets and pendants, often featured intricate heart designs, serving as a token of love and remembrance. The heart symbol continued to evolve throughout the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, with designers exploring new interpretations and incorporating innovative materials. On Victorian. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria’s taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))
Price: 195 USD
Location: Altadena, California
End Time: 2025-01-27T17:30:03.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Antique
Style: Chain
Type: Necklace
Main Stone: Opal
Metal: Rose Gold Filled
Department: Women
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Antique: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
