Antique Victorian Japonisme Silver Bird Locket Necklace Sapphireruby these gemstones create a stunning

these gemstones create a stunning contrast

England in 1999

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The word 'Mary' is mounted in a rolled gold wire on a mother of pearl base and secured with a rolled gold open 'c' clasp

The brooch has an open back setting

Antique Victorian Japonisme Silver Bird Locket Necklace Sapphireruby these gemstones create a stunningThis beautiful late Victorian sterling silver oval locket is a finely detailed piece of 19th century craftsmanship. The front is intricately engraved with a naturalistic scene featuring a swallow in flight amongst flowing grasses, wildflowers, and botanical sprays. A diagonal band of fine dot and lattice engraving frames the composition, creating a striking contrast between the fluid naturalistic motif and structured geometric ornamentation. The