{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-gold-plated-filigree-pendant-brooch-cannetille-lotus-design-pink-faceted-glass-paste-convertible-locket-victorian-jewelry","title":"Antique 19th Century Gold Plated Filigree Pendant Brooch, Cannetille Lotus Design, Pink Faceted Glass Paste, Convertible Locket, Victorian Jewelry","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA rare survivor of 19th century French goldsmithing, this cannetille filigree pendant brooch unfolds like a lotus in fine twisted gold wire, cradling a faceted pink glass paste stone at its heart. Convertible from brooch to pendant, it opens at the back to reveal a small locket compartment behind a beveled glass window — a keepsake made to hold a photograph or a lock of hair, exactly as the Victorians intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType: Convertible pendant brooch with locket back\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 19th century, Victorian era\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 24k gold plated metal, faceted glass paste stones (pink and clear)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 45mm total height with bail \/ 36mm height without bail \/ 36mm width \/ 12mm thickness (1.77in \/ 1.42in \/ 1.42in \/ 0.47in) — weight 3.11g\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition, hinge and clasp fully functional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe filigree work is dense and finely twisted, built up in overlapping pointed petals that catch the light from every angle. At the center, the oval pink glass paste stone sits in a scalloped claw setting, surrounded by a halo of smaller pink and clear faceted stones, each foiled at the back in the traditional 19th century manner to intensify their sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reverse tells its own story: a hinged locket compartment with a gently beveled glass pane on one side, ready to hold a treasured photograph, and a solid gold-plated back on the other. This dual function as both a wearable ornament and a sentimental keepsake makes it a particularly meaningful find for any collector of period jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear it as a brooch on a lapel or scarf, or hang it from your own chain as a striking pendant. It also stands beautifully on its own as a display piece for any collection of antique jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece will delight collectors of Victorian and 19th century jewelry, lovers of French antique goldsmithing, and anyone drawn to sentimental locket jewelry with real history behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGenuinely antique, fully functional, and rich in period detail, this pendant brooch offers the kind of craftsmanship and character that's increasingly hard to find. Its combination of fine cannetille filigree, faceted glass paste stones, and a working locket back make it a standout addition to any serious jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're searching for an authentic 19th century gold plated brooch, a convertible Victorian pendant, or a filigree locket with real sentimental function, this piece brings together craftsmanship, history, and wearability in one elegant antique find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollow along on Instagram @arts_chris_riviera for new arrivals and a closer look at each piece: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58494938480975,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0628_d8ca6c01-71ae-4424-b2c2-2888f393040b.jpg?v=1786958839","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-gold-plated-filigree-pendant-brooch-cannetille-lotus-design-pink-faceted-glass-paste-convertible-locket-victorian-jewelry","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}