Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870 georgian_ring The earrings close with an

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

and impeccable craftsmanship

This beautifully worked filigree chain comes from the Art Nouveau period in France

It closes with a spring ring at the neck that has good alignment and tension

The links have been inspected for wear and are strong and in great condition

Antique Belle Epoque Victorian Amethyst Paste Locket c. 1870 georgian_ring The earrings close with anThis 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