Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870 antique_fancy_chain A fantastic piece for the

A fantastic piece for the astute collector

The crossing emerald and pearl are designed in the 'toi et moi' style

The antique silver patina is a result of years of aging and natural oxidation

The hallmark has been worn or removed with resizing but the ring purity has been verified by an acid test

the diamonds are securely held in place with a cut down collet setting

Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870 antique_fancy_chain A fantastic piece for theThis stunning gold locket hails from the Grand Period (1861 1885) and features a beautiful amethyst paste (glass imitation) which is securely set with a halo of crown prongs and inlaid with a gold forget me not flower embedded with seed pearls. Pearls were often used for remembrance as part of mourning jewelry as they represented tears. The interior of the locket has a hinged glass partition which can be used to move the glass from one side to the