Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket necklaces 27 carats natural alexandrite (chrysoberyl)

27 carats natural alexandrite (chrysoberyl) with no indication of heating

and detaches from the diamond surround so it can be worn on its own

and a chain with six gem-set drops that spell out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD

This wonderful 1930s Art Deco solitaire ring is set with a vibrant sky blue Zircon

Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket necklaces 27 carats natural alexandrite (chrysoberyl)DATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A cool antique Shakud locket dating from the mid Victorian era. Two different scenes are depicted on the front and back, featuring pheasant like birds (presumably one is the male, the other the female) by bamboo on a river bank. The middle panel is made from an alloy of copper and gold, treated to have a striking black finish and adorned with two tone gold accents. Made in Japan in the 1860s, it's a delightful thing, with gold