Crystal Clear - Quartz Oval Locket in Gold insects A sporting dog appears on

A sporting dog appears on the move and heads left

note the rounded back

A later foxtail 14k white gold chain was added and blends seamlessly

Five almandine garnets

Its 14k gold setting is a miniature masterpiece of rose

Crystal Clear - Quartz Oval Locket in Gold insects A sporting dog appears onThe locket was one of the more favored items of daytime jewelry during the Victorian period. Always sentimental in nature, whether worn as a pendant or brooch, it was traditionally placed close to the heart. Within rested a variety of mementos or keepsakes, curls of hair, or photographs and, depending upon the locket style, closed for personal viewing or open for the contents to be shared with the world. This period example was rock crystal that was