Antique Belle Epoque Amethyst Paste Locket with Seed Pearls, French Solid 18K Gold and Amethyst Paste Victorian Locket c. 1870 9k_locket which represented different things according

which represented different things according to their color

it can elegantly wrap around the head two or three times

but nothing that takes away from the pendant's charm

Before diamonds became the standard for engagement rings

Material: 18K Yellow Gold

Antique Belle Epoque Amethyst Paste Locket with Seed Pearls, French Solid 18K Gold and Amethyst Paste Victorian Locket c. 1870 9k_locket which represented different things accordingThis stunning gold locket hails from the Grand Period (1861 1885) and features a beautiful amethyst paste (glass imitation) which is securely set with a halo of crown prongs and inlaid with a seed pearl buckle motif. Pearls were often used for remembrance as part of mourning jewelry as they represented tears. The interior of the locket has a hinged glass partition which can be used to move the glass from one side to the other to protect a special