Fabulous Banded Agate & Pearl Antique Locket

This locket dating to circa 1880 is absolutely wild. Thirty-seven cabochons of banded agate have been set pave-style into this domed locket, surrounded by a halo of lustrous and well matched pearls.

The central banded agate cabochons have had the sections between them studded with tiny diamond chips. And then we have the bail, itself finished with two beautiful banded agates.

To the reverse, a panel made from rock crystal (seriously does it get any cooler?!) can be removed for safe keeping of mementos within.

We've never seen a locket like this and it is certainly one for the collectors out there.

This piece is offered in very good antique condition with all stones secured. The crystal panel has a deep scratch and, if removed from the frame, should be handled with care. One of the settings of the tiny diamond chips appears to have been repaired. All visiblt in photos.

Material: 9ct yellow gold, banded agate, split pearls and diamond chips. Removable crystal panel lined with original grosgrain.

Connector/Ring & watch chain also available.

Weight: 10.16g

Dimensions: 27.2mm diameter, 9.6mm deep 

interior of bail is 5.4 x 4.4mm