Victorian "Language of Flowers" Silver Locket & Collar Necklace antique Oval cut aquamarine

Oval cut aquamarine

what would usually be a serpent or dragon's head has something of a sheepy look

the clasp is a later replacement

Samuel Haynes describes the era as a “leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote

Victorian "Language of Flowers" Silver Locket & Collar Necklace antique Oval cut aquamarineDATE: Victorian, c. 1876 An exquisite antique silver locket and collar, this one's quite a special example with English hallmarks for Birmingham, 1876. The locket features applied yellow and rose gold floral and foliate details, along with beautifully hand chased detailing to complete. Surrounding the locket are small silver pommels, and it opens t reveal two fabric insets ready for your own mementos. This gorgeous locket hangs from a perfectly