Victorian Diamond & Ruby Silver Book Locket lava The heart is carved from

The heart is carved from a single piece of vibrant purple amethyst

which led to as series of publications called "Description de l'Égypte"

tests as 18 karat gold

The goldwork is exceptional

Stamped 9ct gold

Victorian Diamond & Ruby Silver Book Locket lava The heart is carved fromDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A cute little book locket with a lovely chased and gemset scene to the front cover; it dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1890. It opens to reveal two locket compartments, separated by a silver "page" the closure is secured by a small clasp so it doesn't open up when worn. The scene on the front cover includes a ruby set ivy leaf and star, a row of three tiny diamonds, and a section of crazy paving. A particularly sweet