Antique Victorian Pearl Mourning Locket 18ct Gold Garnet

Antique Victorian Pearl Mourning Locket 18ct Gold GarnetAn exquisite antique Mourning locket from the late Victorian era (Circa 1880). Its fashioned in 18ct gold with a halo of seed pearls surrounding an engraved emblem in the centre. The entire locket features beautiful, chased artistry with a fabulous geometric border on the front and floral motifs and Forget me nots on the reverse. Forget me nots carry a long lasting symbolism of love and remembrance which is why they were popularly featured on mourning

(Circa 1901)

Marks: Silver stamp

Condition: Small faults on two amethysts but otherwise in great condition for its age

METAL: 15ct Yellow Gold (Tested)

Together the colours of each stone pay tribute to the women Suffrage movement which took place in the early 20th century and popularly consisted of Violet

ITEM NUMBER: 22-085

An exquisite antique lave cameo from the mid Victorian era (circa 1860)

with charming pink cabochon paste eyes

as in the Victorian rhyme 'Close clings the ivy to the tree

A beautiful antique Victorian crescent moon pendant lined with eleven chunky old cut paste stones which have been foil backed

The domed pearls are lovely and smooth and increase in size toward the centre

Peridots are considered a stone of springtime and were named “the gem of the sun” by the ancient Egyptians