Victorian Turquoise Round Locket

Victorian Turquoise Round LocketSweet antique locket dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Crafted in warm, rosy 9 carat gold, it features eight turquoise cabochons evenly spaced around the front of the locket, with varying hues of greenish blue. And with glass locket compartments at the front and back, it's the perfect piece to add a personal touch to your collection. Era: Victorian, circa 1890 Size: 3. 6cm (including bail) by 2. 6cm Stones: Turquoise Marks: None,

Chain length: 15 inches

Locket size: 6

Diamond as heart

The principal stone - a heart-shaped sapphire - displays an exquisite rich cornflower blue colour

the gold sheet having been hammered from behind to create the deep

devising a foreign son of Andromeda and Perseus

with pierced gallery to allow light in behind the stones (enhancing their colour and brilliance) and pretty shoulder detailing

Germany began to imitate paktong in 1750 and

oval rose quartz cabochon displays a delicate pale pine hue and rises up high over the finger between heart motifs at each shoulder

can of course be adjusted by tying a knot at the desired length

and is seen as a means of strengthening spiritual connection

Built in two-tone gold - yellow and white - it's set with a single brilliant cut diamond - the minimalist design elements employed to superb effect