About this Piece
Length: | 1 1/8” (excluding bail) |
Width: | 1" |
Material: | Tests for gold-filled, glass |
Weight: | 5.6 grams |
Mark: | Yes, see photo |
Era: | Victorian |
Why You’ll Love It The exotic look of this antique Egyptian Revival jewel boasts meticulous craftsmanship for the era. Its dynamic pharaoh silhouette, thoughtful detail, and vivid hue of the gold-filled setting are a treat for the eyes. Emanating a red glow, his pensive gaze adds to the intrigue of the piece, and unique features, like the chubby cheeks and round ears, have an unexpected charm that makes this Victorian piece truly one-of-a-kind . Condition and Quality
● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting at the back. No dents. |
● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. |
● | Secure, original bail. |
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_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))