Victorian Agate Heart Locket pendant: Circa 1880 diamond ring This has the rarer foil-back

This has the rarer foil-back setting which was used during the Georgian era to enhance the beauty of natural stones

HALLMARKING: 9 - 375 (fineness of 9 carat gold) three towers (Chester assay office) Q (date letter 1941)

The front features a delicate portrait of a gentleman set against an intricate background of woven hairwork

The entire piece is created from 9 carat gold and this would have been a very prestigious piece of jewellery

They are testament to the adoration of one to another

Victorian Agate Heart Locket pendant: Circa 1880 diamond ring This has the rarer foil-backA poignant and beautiful example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this heart shaped locket pendant embodies both sentiment and craftsmanship of the era. One side is set with a warm toned agate, its natural striations giving depth and character to the polished surface. The reverse opens to reveal a glazed heart shaped panel, within which is preserved a finely woven panel of hair; a treasured memento of a loved one. Mourning jewellery held a special