Antique French 18K, Diamond , Pearl & Hand Painted Enamel Locket Back Pendant corinthian Note: does not include the

Note: does not include the charm in photo

A beautiful halo of gold to wear by itself

and soon became the 'logo' of the family

with precious gems or stones favored by the upper classes

Antique French 18K, Diamond , Pearl & Hand Painted Enamel Locket Back Pendant corinthian Note: does not include theHand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration, such as our brooch. The Victorians loved romantic