Victorian 18K Gold Onyx Round Locket c. 1880, Antique French Belle Epoque Mourning Charm antique_chain A sentimental piece that has

A sentimental piece that has been preciously kept in excellent condition through the ages

oval cut ruby

which has a rich and beautiful patina that can only come from age

Once adoring the ears of a fashionable woman in high society

Three glass pearls complete the design

Victorian 18K Gold Onyx Round Locket c. 1880, Antique French Belle Epoque Mourning Charm antique_chain A sentimental piece that hasThis lovely two sided banded onyx locket is bursting with charm. Simple and refined, we love the small, round size. The locket opens to reveal a hinged glass partition, indicating this locket probably started it's life as a mourning locket. Victorians would often store a piece of braided hair to remember those gone before. It was also possible to store a token, such as a piece of lace or a pressed flower, to remember someone or something close to your