Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Frame Locket Pendant c.1900 french jewelry is one of those irresistible

is one of those irresistible marvels

S’ and ’15ct’ to indicate the gold content

The face of the ring measures 31 mm north to south and 19 mm across

Lace from Belgium for her mother and for her father a Cuckoo Clock from the Swiss Alps

Five softly glowing pearls sit in quiet procession

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Frame Locket Pendant c.1900 french jewelry is one of those irresistibleA jewel like this feels as though it belongs to the final scene of a love story, tucked into a velvet box alongside faded letters tied with ribbon. The graceful golden bow resting at the top lends it a deeply sentimental air, while the tiny rubies and pearls set along the sides add flashes of crimson and cream like little hidden secrets. Most enchanting of all is the mysterious dark locket panel at the center, smooth and reflective in a way that