Charming Antique Shield Locket fringe

Charming Antique Shield Locket fringeLockets have been around in some form or another for hundreds of years. They emerged from jewels that might be more accurately described as vessels meant to hold perfumes or tinctures or herbs. The locket as a holder of keepsakes portraits (photographic or earlier), hair, and the like rose in popularity in the 19th century and has been particularly popular during wartimes ever since, as a way to hold close to you those who are physically far. This

though these particular stones have a little more of the chubbiness and personality of the antique versions) with the subtle romance of late Edwardian designs with buckle or bow-inspired shoulders

A classic Victorian piece with warmth and heft

and four tiny bright diamonds as two pairs of eyes

The rich brownish red of smooth carnelian perfectly complements the warm rosy gold in this classic unisex signet ring

• Size 6 (snug)

18k) gold fused or bonded to a base metal core

finding this beautifully modelled version circa 1904

4mm thick• 9

• Six full-cut natural diamonds approximately 0

Quiet and romantic

single cut• Face of ring is 6

stamped and trademarked PSCo for Plainville Stock Company