{"product_id":"antique-oria-gold-filled-photo-locket-mother-of-pearl-domed-glass-signed-french-keepsake-pendant","title":"Antique ORIA Gold Filled Photo Locket – Mother of Pearl \u0026 Domed Glass – Signed French Keepsake Pendant","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2983\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eantique French photo locket signed ORIA\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely crafted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003egold-filled metal and natural mother of pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003eThis lovely piece stands out for the quality of its craftsmanship and the refinement of its setting. The ornate frame features an elegant raised decoration of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003eflowing scrolls, stylized foliage and delicate bead details\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a beautifully detailed border around the photo compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eThe front features a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003ephoto holder protected by slightly domed glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to display a small photograph or portrait of a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003eBeneath the glass is a beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003emother-of-pearl panel\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying delicate iridescent reflections and allowing the pendant to remain highly decorative even when no photograph is inserted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003ereverse is also finished with natural mother of pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing lovely ivory, cream and subtle pink reflections as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003eThe setting is clearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003esigned ORIA along the edge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"f3lofy\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003eAbout ORIA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eORIA is a historic French name known in particular for finely made \u003cstrong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003egold-filled jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e and the quality of its decorative craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eGold-filled jewelry was produced to provide the beautiful appearance and warmth of gold while using a construction different from solid gold jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4288\"\u003eToday, antique ORIA pieces are appreciated for their carefully made settings, refined decorative details and distinctive character of antique French jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13qb9yu\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4322\"\u003eA sentimental photo keepsake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4474\"\u003ePhoto lockets were particularly personal pieces of jewelry, created to keep \u003cstrong data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003ethe portrait of a loved one or a treasured memory close to the wearer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4609\"\u003eOn this example, the photograph is placed beneath the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003eslightly domed glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting the image while displaying it beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4762\"\u003eWhen no photograph is inserted, the luminous mother-of-pearl panel remains visible beneath the glass and becomes a decorative feature in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4965\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4845\"\u003egold-filled metal, natural mother of pearl and domed glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the finely detailed setting and ORIA signature, makes this a particularly charming antique French piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4967\" data-end=\"5013\"\u003eThe locket remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5012\"\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1h7nq73\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5031\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5033\" data-end=\"5096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5033\" data-end=\"5062\"\u003eDiameter: 30 mm \/ 1.18 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5096\"\u003eThickness: 5.7 mm \/ 0.22 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5252\"\u003eA refined example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5157\"\u003eantique French sentimental jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautiful worn as a pendant or added to a collection of antique lockets and keepsake jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default 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