Victorian Lion & Shield Locket pink diamond applied over a textured ground

applied over a textured ground

A beautiful antique gate-link bracelet dating from the late Victorian period

8 carats total of transitional cut diamonds

With snakes for hair

Victorian Lion & Shield Locket pink diamond applied over a textured groundDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An elegant Victorian seal locket dating from the 1870s. The main body is shield shaped, and features a carnelian agate to the front, and a bloodstone to the back, with a crouching lion holding a ball under its paw on top. It opens to reveal two glass locket compartments within. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with fine hand chased detailing and an applied ropework border. STONES Carnelian & Bloodstone MEASUREMENTS