Victorian Portrait Miniature Brooch with Natural Pearls and Hair Locket in 15ct Gold

Charming Victorian Portrait Miniature Brooch with Natural Pearls and Hair Locket in 15ct Gold This enchanting Victorian brooch centres upon a beautifully hand painted portrait miniature of a young girl, delicately portrayed with soft blond ringlets and a serene expression. The miniature has been painted upon luminous mother of pearl, a material prized by Victorian artists for the gentle iridescence it lends to portrait paintings. Encircling the portrait is a graceful border of creamy white natural split pearls, each individually set in rich 15ct gold. The pearls form a refined halo which perfectly complements the delicacy of the miniature. To the reverse the brooch opens to reveal a glazed locket compartment containing a plait of hair, a touching reminder of the deeply sentimental jewellery traditions of the Victorian era. Jewellery of this kind was often commissioned to commemorate loved ones and was treasured as a personal keepsake. The brooch retains its original hinged pendant fitting, allowing the piece to be worn either as a brooch or suspended from a chain as a pendant. Elegant, intimate and highly collectable, this beautiful brooch remains in excellent original condition and is a fine example of Victorian sentimental jewellery. Details • Victorian portrait miniature brooch • Finely hand painted portrait miniature • Painted on mother of pearl • Depicting a young girl with blond ringlets • Rich 15ct gold setting • Surround of natural split pearls • Reverse glazed hair locket containing plaited hair • Original hinged pendant fitting for brooch or pendant wear • Diameter: 1 inch (27 mm) • Weight: 10 grams • Date: Late 19th century (circa 1880–1890) • Condition: Excellent original condition • Presentation box included • Our Ref: 1766 A Note on Victorian Sentimental Jewellery In the Victorian era jewellery was often created as a deeply personal keepsake, preserving the memory of loved ones through portrait miniatures or a treasured lock of hair. Pearls were sometimes chosen when commemorating children, as they were thought to represent tears and innocence. These touching pieces were worn as quiet reminders of affection and remembrance, and today they are cherished not only for their sentiment but also for the delicate artistry of Victorian craftsmanship. Please visit our website to view our full collection: https://www.the-chelsea-bijouterie.com Payment: By Debit/ Credit Card, PayPal or Bank Transfer Shipping: We post worldwide free of charge All items are sent fully insured, tracked and signed for. Terms of Sale: We are totally committed to customer satisfaction. We take great care to give accurate and detailed descriptions accompanied by high definition photos. If you are not entirely happy with your purchase we will gladly offer you a full refund. Please return within 14 days of receipt of your purchase. About Us: We have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in antiques and antique & designer jewellery. We are committed to giving exceptional customer service. The Chelsea Bijouterie aims to offer beautiful and interesting items at affordable prices.