Antique Mid-Victorian French Garnet Locket c. 1860 turquoise_ring The diamond is in good

The diamond is in good condition with no visible scratches or nibbling to the facets

Light micro-scratches and oxidization consistent with age and use

Derived from the shells of hawksbill sea turtles

Although they were once very common they were too expensive and difficult to repair

Material: 14K solid gold

Antique Mid-Victorian French Garnet Locket c. 1860 turquoise_ring The diamond is in goodThis stunning, heavily engraved locket is light as a feather, staying comfortable and stylishly around your neck all day long. Crafted during the Napoleon III period, around 1860, it features three large central garnets with a 4 mm diameter. The reverse is delicately engraved with a floral pattern. The locket opens to reveal a glass partition, common in French lockets but difficult to find elsewhere. The locket has been recently repaired and closes