Locket associated with Mary, Queen of Scots

The cameo portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots in this gold locket is one of several known to survive. The cameos were probably commissioned by Mary from France or Italy for distribution to supporters. The locket was made by a Scottish goldsmith.

The heart-shaped locket incorporates diamonds and a ruby as well as the cameo portrait of Mary.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-460-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NF 33
Date:	Late 16th century
Material:	Gold enamelled mount; diamonds; ruby; onyx; cameo
Dimensions:	51 mm W; 21 mm L (cameo)
What:	Locket / cameo
Subject:	Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Mary, Queen of Scots (subject)
Where:	FRANCE Italy
Event:
Description:	Gold enamelled locket set with an onyx cameo portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, late 16th century
References:	Marshall, Rosalind K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990
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