Miniature Portraits have been a common piece of sentimental jewelry for centuries. You see them during the Tudor Era through the Victorian period. Like our modern-day lockets, they were a way to keep a portrait of a loved-one or someone you admire close.

These historical miniatures feature portraits of well-know figures in history. They measure 35mm and are available in Silver plate, Gold plate, or Antique Gold plate. They are finished with either a simple decorative edge or a more elaborate crystal halo.

This miniature featuresThomas-Alexandre Dumas, a hero of the French Revolutionary Wars. He was the first Black person to become a General in the French Army and later fathered famous author Alexandre Dumas! You can read more about his fascinating life here:. This portrait post-dates his life, but commemorates his military service.

This item is a pendant ONLY and does not come with a chain or ribbon, however those can be added on here:

Chain addition:

Black ribbon addition:

Bow brooch addition (gold finish only):

The miniatures are finished with a 5mm bail loop if you would like to use your own chain or ribbon.

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*Please note that the photographs of these items often include reflections from my studio. The items do not have those flaws in real life - just the difficulty of capturing images of a reflective surface!