Mid to Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Locket with Pietra Dura Flower Bouquet

This Victorian-era photo locket from England is crafted from sterling silver, with a bouquet inlay of pietra dura originating from Italy. Micro-mosaic art can be broadly categorized into Roman-style works using colorful glass tiles, and Florentine-style pietra dura, as seen in this photo locket. Pietra dura, literally translating to "hard stone," involves using natural stones of varying hardness for each color block. Each piece must be meticulously ground and cut to fit together like a puzzle, forming intricate designs—a process that is both labor-intensive and time-consuming. The composition features a bouquet of flowers symbolizing beautiful sentiments: white roses represent beauty and purity, lily of the valley signifies happiness, and vibrant red poppies embody memory and hope. Clean contour lines define the distinct floral shapes, while the natural layering and textures of the stones lend varied tones and depth to the overall design. The locket's frame is adorned with curved lines forming delicate, three-dimensional patterns, creating an interesting contrast with the mirror-smooth surface of the pietra dura inlay. The back frame can be removed to insert cherished mementos like photographs or fabric. The piece is in good antique condition, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear consistent with its age as a century-old antique, not a new item. Origin: Pietra dura mosaic from Italy, sterling silver setting from England Era: Mid to late 19th Century Materials: Sterling silver, pietra dura Dimensions: 5.5x3.5x1.3 cm Weight: 13.33g Condition: Good antique condition with normal oxidation and signs of wear. Purchase Notice: Antique jewelry refers to pieces "over a century old." Items less than a hundred years old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate detailing the piece's era, materials, and other specifications. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate. Each item's condition is meticulously documented with photographic equipment before sale to ensure customers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of use. Photographs form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, customers are urged to carefully assess their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is complete, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor flaws or signs of wear. We kindly ask that customers reconfirm their purchase intent before completing the transaction to avoid any disputes. Shipping Information: Enjoy "free shipping on any purchase" for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. All shipments within Taiwan will be sent via registered post. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify your preferred convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order, along with the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.