Victorian Diamond & Ruby Silver Book Locket lava 7mm - Rise: 4

7mm - Rise: 4

The goldwork is exceptional

with grape leaf and vine motif

The heart is carved from a single piece of vibrant purple amethyst

They're modelled in 15 karat gold and set with turquoise cabochons

Victorian Diamond & Ruby Silver Book Locket lava 7mm - Rise: 4DATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A cute little book locket with a lovely chased and gemset scene to the front cover; it dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1890. It opens to reveal two locket compartments, separated by a silver "page" the closure is secured by a small clasp so it doesn't open up when worn. The scene on the front cover includes a ruby set ivy leaf and star, a row of three tiny diamonds, and a section of crazy paving. A particularly sweet