10K Yellow Gold Reversible Amethyst & Turquoise Photo Locket.

For sale is a solid 10k yellow gold reversible 2-sided locket with amethyst and turquoise on one side, and clear glass to display your photo on the reverse side.  This large medallion style pendant was originally crafted as a fine quality gentlemen's watch in the early 1900s.  When I purchased the watch from estate, it was not working.  My watchmaker determined the watch was not repairable, and I asked my jeweler to remove the watch mechanism so the case could be worn as a locket.  The result is truly beyond my expectations.  The pendant is quite large at 1.5 inches and over 9 grams.  The front of the pendant features a large oval amethyst that is translucent with a deep purple color.  The amethyst is securely prong-set, and framed with raised gold in an intricate pattern of scallops with flowers at the top and bottom.  The amethyst is framed by a halo of bezel set turquoise gemstones in the classic shade of robin's egg blue.  One of the turquoise gemstones has a "fleabite" chip in the top of the gemstone (see magnified photos.). The gemstone is secure in the bezel-setting, and in no danger of falling out or further damage.  The reverse side of the pendant features a large round pane of glass to display your photo or memento.  The locket opens and closes with a lip near the top of the pendant.  This lovely antique locket has a jump ring bail to accommodate your chain.  It can be worn with a longer chain as a medallion, or with a shorter chain at the collarbone.  Simply stunning!

The item shows normal wear for a pre-owned piece (light scratches, dings, dents and scuff marks.)   

Jeannie