14K Rose Gold and Onyx Mourning Chain and Locket

14K Rose Gold and Onyx Mourning Chain and LocketThis Victorian era mourning chain features links of black onyx studded with 14k rose gold. The matching locket is a beautifully carved shield shaped tablet of onyx with a 14k gold dragonfly. Although this piece is around 150 years old, it transfers seamlessly into contemporary fashion, with a gothic, modern look. The near perfect condition of this piece is astoundingespecially for onyxand this gorgeous antique is museum quality. Originally a piece of

This Victorian era mourning chain features links of black onyx studded with 14k rose gold. The matching locket is a beautifully carved shield-shaped tablet of onyx with a 14k gold dragonfly. Although this piece is around 150 years old, it transfers seamlessly into contemporary fashion, with a gothic, modern look. The near-perfect condition of this piece is astounding—especially for onyx—and this gorgeous antique is museum quality. 

Originally a piece of mourning jewelry, the locket has a removable back with a gold- framed space for a picture. The dragonfly on the front is dimensional with beautifully articulated wings, carved detail, a nicely segmented body, and red enamel eyes. The locket has a great spring ring so that it can be removed from the chain and swapped out with other charms for a variety of looks. 

The chain consists of individually made onyx links, hand-drilled and embellished with 14k gold hexagon-shaped pointed studs. The links are connected by ovular gold bails for an alternating pattern of gold and black. 

The chain measures approximately 18.5”, and the locket hangs about 2 3/4” beneath the chain. The removable onyx locket measures 1 7/8” x 1 1/4”. 

This is a rare piece in excellent condition.