Victorian Blue Enamel Quatrefoil Locket silver Birmingham 1860

Birmingham 1860

and a chain with six gem-set drops that spell out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD

It's set with a octagonal flat cut garnet

and date from the 1820s - a time when paste stones could command as much money

they were given jewellery made from iron - which became known as Berlin Iron

Victorian Blue Enamel Quatrefoil Locket silver Birmingham 1860DATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A wonderful antique locket dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1880. It features quatrefoil motifs, finished in royal blue enamel, and gorgeous hand chased detailing all over. It's modelled in 15 karat gold, and remains in great condition. MEASUREMENTS 2. 8 x 2. 0cm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good