Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870 georgian_ring and impeccable craftsmanship

and impeccable craftsmanship

The earrings close with an early leverback closure popular at the turn of the century in which the hinge passes through the back of the ear and attaches to a rivet at the top of the earring

white sapphirePeriod: Early 1900sWeight: 2

It has all of the style and luxury of an antique piece with the finesse and practicality of modern minimalist design

often associated with French-made jewelry during the 19th century

Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870 georgian_ring and impeccable craftsmanshipThis 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