antique silver floral rectangle locket 9ct gold rose details c 1890 semi-precious-stone_operculum-shell with each gemstone set in

with each gemstone set in geometric Platinum settings for a refined and elegant finish

as is often the case with antique jewellery of this age

with only minor wear consistent with age

involved carefully inlaying precious metals into tortoiseshell or other materials to form delicate floral and geometric patterns

and their settings keep them securely held in place

antique silver floral rectangle locket 9ct gold rose details c 1890 semi-precious-stone_operculum-shell with each gemstone set inDescription: A charming late Victorian rectangular book form locket, beautifully worked in Silver with warm 9ct Rose Gold floral details. The chased foliate panel glows against a cooler ground, framed by a stepped border with rounded corner bosses for a refined, tactile feel. It opens smoothly along its long hinge to reveal two recessed inner compartments. Hallmarked in Birmingham 1890, this elegant two tone locket captures the romantic spirit of the