Victorian Mosaic Locket | 15ct Gold with Carnelian & Bloodstone | English c.1860
Victorian Mosaic Locket | 15ct Gold with Carnelian & Bloodstone | English c.1860
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Description
This classic Victorian locket, handmade in rich 15ct gold, features a precisely inlaid checkerboard of carnelian and bloodstone, was made in England around 1880,
The reverse opens to reveal a functional locket compartment, once used for a portrait or a lock of hair.
The deep red and forest green stones, both forms of agate, were prized not only for their durability but also for their symbolism: strength, courage, and protection.
Measuring just 2cm across, it remains elegant and effortlessly wearable even after 160 years.
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E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Materials | Gold |
| Main Gemstone | Agate |
| Carat for Gold | 15 K |
| Diameter | 2cm |
Product REF: 13L
