A captivating Victorian pocket watch jewel combining exquisite craftsmanship, romantic design, and remarkable versatility.
Crafted in rich gold and adorned throughout with lustrous natural seed pearls, this enchanting antique features a diamond-set heart-shaped surmount that suspends a beautifully detailed pocket watch. The watch opens to reveal a striking ruby-red guilloché enamel dial, its engine-turned surface shimmering beneath translucent enamel and accented by elegant Arabic numerals.
The reverse of the watch is lavishly covered in natural seed pearls, creating a luxurious texture that perfectly complements the pearl-set diamond heart above. Delicate old-cut diamonds add brilliance and contrast against the warm gold mount.
Designed to be worn and admired, this versatile Victorian treasure may be styled as a lapel watch, pendant watch, the top half can be worn as a pendant or brooch. This is a must have for any distinguished antique jewelry collection. Pieces combining fine watchmaking, natural pearls, diamonds, and vibrant guilloché enamel are increasingly sought after by collectors for their rarity and enduring beauty.
A wonderful example of late Victorian artistry, offering both decorative charm and historical significance.
Details
Victorian Era, circa 1890–1900
Gold construction watch tests 14k on XRF Pin Tests 18k
Natural seed pearls throughout
Diamond-set heart surmount
Red guilloché enamel dial
Arabic numeral chapter ring
Convertible lapel watch / pendant watch
Original antique pocket watch swiss mechanical movement
Runs but time keeping not guaranteed. This is more of a gem piece.
A captivating Victorian pocket watch jewel combining exquisite craftsmanship, romantic design, and remarkable versatility.
Crafted in rich gold and adorned throughout with lustrous natural seed pearls, this enchanting antique features a diamond-set heart-shaped surmount that suspends a beautifully detailed pocket watch. The watch opens to reveal a striking ruby-red guilloché enamel dial, its engine-turned surface shimmering beneath translucent enamel and accented by elegant Arabic numerals.
The reverse of the watch is lavishly covered in natural seed pearls, creating a luxurious texture that perfectly complements the pearl-set diamond heart above. Delicate old-cut diamonds add brilliance and contrast against the warm gold mount.
Designed to be worn and admired, this versatile Victorian treasure may be styled as a lapel watch, pendant watch, the top half can be worn as a pendant or brooch. This is a must have for any distinguished antique jewelry collection. Pieces combining fine watchmaking, natural pearls, diamonds, and vibrant guilloché enamel are increasingly sought after by collectors for their rarity and enduring beauty.
A wonderful example of late Victorian artistry, offering both decorative charm and historical significance.
Details
Victorian Era, circa 1890–1900
Gold construction watch tests 14k on XRF Pin Tests 18k
Natural seed pearls throughout
Diamond-set heart surmount
Red guilloché enamel dial
Arabic numeral chapter ring
Convertible lapel watch / pendant watch
Original antique pocket watch swiss mechanical movement
Runs but time keeping not guaranteed. This is more of a gem piece.