DATE: 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 à moi", or "think of me".

STONES 

Turquoise Cabochons

MEASUREMENTS 

1.7 x 1.4cm

WEIGHT 

2.5g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age