OBJECT GROUP : pendants COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of British or Dutch origin. STYLE : Victorian PERIOD : 1860 SOURCE OF INSPIRATION : Christianity THEME : a hand holding a cross MATERIAL : 14K yellow gold TECHNIQUE : hand painted enameling PRECIOUS STONES : Ten real orient half seed pearls EXTRA INFO : This type of locket, made of gold and enamel, is called a mourning locket. It was used mourning wear or for the so-called half-mourning wear. The half-mourning was a transition period, which followed a period of full mourning. The front shows us a hand holding a cross and the cross has been embellished with seed pearls. This inside of the locket is enameled from the inside too. WEIGHT : 12.70 gram (8.17 dwt) HALLMARKS : No trace CONDITION : Acceptable condition - (click here for our condition scale) MEASUREMENTS : Height without bail approx. 3.80 cm (1.50 inch); width approx. 2.80 cm (1.10 inch) WHEN REFERRING TO THIS PIECE : Mention the following number: 02163-2044 or click here. Click on the following links to see more of our: Victorian jewelry Victorian lockets Religious All Jewelry with hands Mourning jewelry Latest acquisitions.