Victorian "Language of Flowers" Book Locket Charm bimetal Although somewhat worn

Although somewhat worn

Wearable length: 18

The opals are gorgeous

Onyx cameo

Charming antique art nouveau pendant crafted in sterling silver

Victorian "Language of Flowers" Book Locket Charm bimetal Although somewhat wornDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment In this case, two roses in bloom placed with two buds. According to Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers book, this means "secrecy". This book locket, blank on the inside, which makes quite a nice sentiment. Maybe given to a secret lover as the flowers represent