Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Locket Pendant

Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 A 14K gold locket is embellished with a pair of highly stylized “berries” in Art Nouveau taste. The “berries” are set with three old mine and numerous rose cut diamonds. The interior is fitted with two miniature picture frames. The back of the locket is engraved with a presentation inscription and marked with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard, assayer’s initials of Ivan Lebedkin, maker’s initials. Total length with bail 42 mm (1 5/8 in.)