Charming antique French heart-shaped photo locket by ORIA, crafted in gold-filled / rolled gold metal.
The front features a beautiful hammered finish, creating a wonderfully warm texture that catches and reflects the light. It is embellished with a delicate stylized three-leaf clover motif, set with three tiny cabochons: two pale green and one pinkish-red.
The heart opens on a small side hinge and was traditionally designed to hold a tiny photograph, lock of hair or other personal keepsake, making this type of locket a particularly intimate and sentimental piece of jewelry.
It remains in very good vintage condition, with a beautiful golden appearance and well-preserved decorative details.
Measurements:
Height: 27.5 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
A little history of ORIA
ORIA was a renowned French maker specializing in quality gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry. The company's origins are generally dated to around 1897, although surviving historical information about the firm remains relatively scarce. ORIA became particularly well known during the early decades of the 20th century for its beautifully made gold-finished jewelry. Bijoux Anciens Schaffner
Period records show that ORIA received several distinctions at exhibitions, including Nantes in 1924, Barcelona in 1929, Antwerp in 1930 and Paris in 1931, illustrating the reputation the company enjoyed during this period. Bijoux Anciens Schaffner
Today, vintage pieces bearing the ORIA mark are lovely examples of early 20th-century French jewelry making and are particularly appreciated for their attractive designs and quality gold finish. Specialist references identify ORIA among the historic French makers of gold-plated and rolled-gold jewelry. Fidso-or
A beautiful and romantic French keepsake locket, perfect to wear as a pendant or to add to a collection of antique sentimental jewelry.
