18th Century "Au Plus Fidelle" Rock Crystal Heart Locket skull with an 18k gold back

with an 18k gold back and a superb collection of stones

this looks great worn as a pendant too

75 point old mine cut Diamond - approx

Stamped 9ct on one of the arms

Birmingham 1899

18th Century "Au Plus Fidelle" Rock Crystal Heart Locket skull with an 18k gold backDATE: Georgian, c. 1770 A gorgeous antique faceted rock crystal heart locket, set with an almandine garnet and white enamelling to the stylised ribbon top. Already a beautiful piece, it features French lettering on the ribbon "Au Plus Fidelle" , which translates to "To The Most Faithful". This was definitely made to give to someone as a token of love Its hinged at the bottom, and opens to reveal a locket compartment crafted in buttery high carat gold.