victorian black enamel ivy leaf locket pink paste VERY GOOD: Pearls display natural

VERY GOOD: Pearls display natural age-related surface wear and soft lustre but remain securely set

We know she won't be with us for long

but based on the design and style of the piece we can say that they are likely Kokoshnik

The Gold shows only minimal signs of wear and retains a strong

Suspending elegantly from your lobes

victorian black enamel ivy leaf locket pink paste VERY GOOD: Pearls display naturalDescription: An evocative Victorian locket, its glossy black Enamel face alive with finely rendered Ivy leaves and curling tendrils in rich yellow Gold. The front tests as 9ct Gold, with delicate hand finished veining lending texture and depth to the motif against the dark ground for a beautifully refined, high contrast look. Turn it over to find a high domed glazed compartment encircled by a ropetwist inner collarquintessential Victorian