Victorian Garnet & Diamond Pansy Locket ruby Christopher pendant we've had the

Christopher pendant we've had the pleasure of owning

It's exceptionally well worked

and bears Chinese hallmarks behind the head

Each gem represents a different planet or celestial body in the solar system: a Ruby at the centre for the sun

Tired of serving the king of Canaan

Victorian Garnet & Diamond Pansy Locket ruby Christopher pendant we've had theDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An outstanding Victorian quatrefoil locket with gem set pansy motif on the front. The smaller two petals are represented by asymmetrical pear shaped almandine garnet cabochons, unusually cut with pavilion facets while the other petals and the centre are set with chunky old mine cut diamonds. The name pansy derived from the French word pense, or "thought", so here (amid the wave of 19th century Victorian sentimentality)