Pearl Laurel Locket 3rd Payment memorial ring The technique

The technique

surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds

25 carats of old and rose cut diamonds

Whoever made it had impeccible attention to detail

a couple of old repairs

Pearl Laurel Locket 3rd Payment memorial ring The techniqueDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Exquisite Mid Victorian oval locket with emerald and diamond set laurel garlands hanging from a pearl set chevron ribbon. Beautifully proportioned, it's crafted in 18 karat gold and a good big size at 4. 8cm (not including bail). Dating from the 1870s, or thereabouts, it opens to reveal two oval locket compartments inside ideal for photographs or as initially intended locks of hair. STONES Natural Pearls Rose Cut Diamonds