Victorian Diamond Salamander Brooch peridot A beautiful antique niello chain

A beautiful antique niello chain featuring an oversized ring-bolt clasp and elongated fancy bar links

set with three rows of alternating sapphires and diamonds

An utterly beautiful antique silver locket with enamelled Lily of the Valley flowers to the front

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

Dutch goldmarks

Victorian Diamond Salamander Brooch peridot A beautiful antique niello chainDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A superb antique Salamander brooch, studded with rose cut diamonds and ruby set eyes. It's beautifully made, with French gold marks and featuring fine textured metalwork to the silver settings. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames, and so was perceived to be a magical creature Pliny the Elder wrote of them: "A