Victorian Sterling/14kt Enameled Diamond + Painted Portrait Locket Pendant

A wonderful and unusual painted locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in sterling silver topped 14kt yellow gold, this oval shaped piece features the portrait of a beautiful woman at its center surrounded by a diamond encrusted border. The image is hand painted on porcelain and depicts a young woman wearing a lovely pearl necklace and dangling earrings. Surrounding the glass-covered portrait is a vibrant red enamel border which is detailed with interspersed old Mine Cut diamonds resting in a textured collet setting. A delicate scalloped edge lined with old Rose Cut diamonds curves its way around the enameled frame, creating a wonderful and radiant see-through design. On the back of the locket is a removable glass covered space, a perfect place for a treasured keepsake or photograph. The pendant hangs from a diamond encrusted bail and would look lovely dangling from a favorite chain. An impressive and artistic Victorian piece, it would make a unique addition to any col