A darling antique Victorian pique heart pendant necklace, circa the late 1800s. This pendant shows a lovely 9K gold inlay running across the center of the thick puffy pique heart. With a pique ball just below the bale, this pendant shows excellent craftsmanship!

The technique for making pique, inlaying gold and silver into shell or ivory, was brought to England by the Huguenots when they were expelled from France in the late 17th Century. Pique jewelry blossomed in the late 1800's. All original superb antique Victorian pendant necklace!

Materials: Yellow Gold
Gemstone: Shell
Measurements: The pendant measures just over 1/2 inch wide and 1 1/2 inches tall; we've suspended it from a 17 inch 14k gold filled chain for ease of wear.
Date: Circa 1870-1880
Weight: 3.4

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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are second-hand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. It should be expected that these pieces will have normal wear and tear according to their age. Wear could include patina, scuffs on the gold, slightly loose but secure stones, and light scratches on the stones. We try our best to photograph everything accurately with detailed pictures that can be enlarged and will point out any flaws we feel are noteworthy. Please review the photos carefully before purchasing and reach out to us with any questions.