Antique 18K Solid Gold Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Belle Epoque Napoleonn III Pendant belle_epoque as well as a maker's

as well as a maker's mark

It is not uncommon for a ring of this age to lack a hallmark as they either were not legally required to begin with or were worn with time

making it an impressive yet understated piece

The locket opens to reveal a hinged glass partition

Made of stamped 18k Gold

Antique 18K Solid Gold Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Belle Epoque Napoleonn III Pendant belle_epoque as well as a maker'sThis stunning gold locket hails from the late Victorian period and features a beautiful onyx which is securely set with a halo of crown prongs and inlaid with a gold flower and seed pearl. 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 has a clever tab which can be used to move the glass from one side to the other to protect a special photo or