Antique Belle Epoque Amethyst Paste Locket with Seed Pearls, French Solid 18K Gold and Amethyst Paste Victorian Locket c. 1870 9k_locket The necklace closes with a

The necklace closes with a spring ring clasp which is in excellent condition with good alignment and tension

As the necklace is heavy and crafted from high quality silver

it has been carefully carried through the ages

8" or 81 cm

Antique Belle Epoque Amethyst Paste Locket with Seed Pearls, French Solid 18K Gold and Amethyst Paste Victorian Locket c. 1870 9k_locket The necklace closes with aThis 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