Mid Victorian Turquoise Pansy Heart Locket memorial ring 95ct old European cut diamond

95ct old European cut diamond and a halo of French cut rubies

resurrection

Given the three dice it was probably intended as a portable way to play the game bunco – a parlour game popular in 19th Century England

with strong antique patina

These beautiful earrings date from the early 19th Century

Mid Victorian Turquoise Pansy Heart Locket memorial ring 95ct old European cut diamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A charming mid Victorian puffed heart locket with a little turquoise petaled pansy in the centre. The remainder of the front is embellished with gorgeous engraved foliate detailing, and the back is furnished with a slightly convex rock crystal locket compartment. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, and the pansy in this instance is a rebus for "pensez moi", or "think of me". STONES Turquoise Cabochons MEASUREMENTS 1. 7 x 1. 4cm