Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bamboo & Blue Enamel Photo Locket

This Art Nouveau photo locket dates from the 1890s-1900s in France, crafted entirely from sterling silver and adorned with blue enamel. The locket's outer frame features a detailed bamboo joint motif, richly colored with deep sapphire blue enamel. While some enamel shows wear and loss, it contributes to a subtle gradient effect. The glass front can be fully removed, allowing you to place cherished mementos inside. Notably, the locket houses four glass pearls. These man-made gems require intricate glassblowing techniques followed by a pearlescent coating process, creating a high-quality imitation pearl. While modern pearl sourcing is more accessible, the labor-intensive process of creating blown glass pearls makes them considerably more costly than natural pearls, and this craft is now seldom seen. The locket's internal design provides a balanced thickness, allowing these faux pearls to suspend centrally, like bubbles, rather than clustering at the bottom during wear. The piece is in normal antique condition, showing signs of oxidation and wear consistent with its age. Some enamel has chipped or worn away, reflecting its status as a century-old antique, not a new item. Origin: France Period: 1890s-1900s Materials: Sterling Silver, Enamel, Glass Pearls Dimensions: 2.6 x 2 cm Weight: 3.3g Condition: The piece is in normal antique condition, showing signs of oxidation and wear. Some enamel has chipped or worn away, reflecting its status as a century-old antique, not a new item. Important Information for Buyers: "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 antique jewelry sold by Xiangcheng is accompanied by a brand certificate detailing the piece's era, materials, and other specifics. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate's description. Each item's condition is meticulously documented with photographic equipment before sale to ensure buyers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of wear. These photographs form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, please carefully assess your purchase intent before checkout. Once payment is completed, due to the unique nature of the items we sell, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor flaws or signs of age. We kindly ask that you reconfirm your purchase intent before finalizing your order to avoid any disputes. Shipping Information: Enjoy complimentary shipping to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan on any locket purchase. All shipments within Taiwan will be sent via registered post by the Post Office. If registered mail is inconvenient, please indicate your preference for convenience store pickup (7-11 or Family Mart) in your order, providing the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.