Antique Victorian French Ruby Pearl Star Locket 18ct Gold victorian beautifully crafted in warm 18ct

beautifully crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold

It’s engraved with scrolling artistry on the back along with the signature “Eye Miniature of Sir Edwin Landseer

geometric gallery is characteristic of the Deco period and is modelled in platinum with fine

It has a good weight to it with strong links that have a lovely smooth surface to them

The strands are held securely by a flower shaped box clasp

Antique Victorian French Ruby Pearl Star Locket 18ct Gold victorian beautifully crafted in warm 18ctA beautiful antique French locket from the late 1800s topped with a five pointed star decorated with five cushion cut pink rubies and a natural pearl in the centre. The shell has developed a lovely smoothness and patina over time and is fashioned in 18ct gold with a faded French eagle stamp on the loop. Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought after during the 19th Century and stars were one popular symbol, often gifted as a lucky charm to be