Victorian "Erato" Silver Locket & Collar polish for Burmese rubies

for Burmese rubies

They're crafted in bright 15 karat yellow gold with gold ear wires (later added)

The stone is highly domed and shows flashes of light and dark red throughout

they were also worn to protect a larger and more costly diamond ring

A very charming antique spinning top pendant dating from the Victorian period

Victorian "Erato" Silver Locket & Collar polish for Burmese rubiesDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 This fantastic antique silver locket and collar necklace dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The collar is made up of book chain links, with typically Victorian hand chased foliate segments. With an extra segment of chain that can be used as a pendant locket drop, or to extend the total length from 19 inches (the two bolt ring clasps). Suspended from the chain is a large silver locket, which depicts Erato in high