Entre Nous | French Antique Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Photo Locket Pendant, c. 1890s–1910s
$285.00
Expected delivery date: November 01
The Victorians rarely traveled alone.
By the turn of the 20th century, photographs were still formal occasions. People dressed carefully, sat still, chose their best angle, and then carried those selected versions of one another around for decades beneath rock crystal and silver frames. Portrait lockets like this weren’t casual objects. They were deliberate decisions about who deserved permanent proximity.
This antique sterling silver photo locket pendant features dual beveled rock crystal windows containing two surviving gentleman’s portraits, both remarkably intact beneath their original covers. Sourced in France, the thick crystal gives the photographs an unusual depth and clarity in person, while the softly darkened silver frame and oval silhouette retain the formal restraint typical of the period. Most antique lockets no longer contain their original photographs, which makes this example feel especially complete.
Details
- Era: Late Victorian to Early Edwardian, c. 1890s–1910s
- Material: Sterling Silver & Rock Crystal
- Hallmarks: None
- Size: Approx. 1.2 inches long x 1 inch across
- Origin: Sourced in France
- Interior: Retains two original gentleman’s portraits beneath beveled rock crystal covers
- Style Notes: Especially compelling worn slightly longer where the crystal catches light and the portraits reveal themselves gradually
- Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear and softly darkened silver patina throughout. Rock crystal remains intact on both sides with surviving original photographs securely in place.
Please Note:
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Your piece arrives in RetroStarr packaging, ready for gifting, collecting, or making an unforgettable entrance.
Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA Graduate Gemologist and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.
This is a vintage fine jewelry piece, made with the quality and character of a bygone era.
Handle with care. She’s decades strong, but not indestructible.
To keep her sparkling into the future:
- Store separately to avoid scratches
- Avoid soaks, dips, or harsh chemicals
- Use a soft, dry cloth for gentle cleaning, taking extra care with delicate stones and finishes
She’s lived through fashion eras, and she’s ready for whatever comes next.
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