Victorian Ruby Egg & Bow Pendant Locket cannetille Thirteen natural Ceylon hued sapphires

Thirteen natural Ceylon hued sapphires (

You could wear them in the orientation desired

Ralph Richardson

Even in color throughout

The pendant opens to reveal an interior compartment able to hold a memory

Victorian Ruby Egg & Bow Pendant Locket cannetille Thirteen natural Ceylon hued sapphiresFor the Victorian lady, the one of the most popular jewels was the locket, which ranged in decoration from unadorned to diamond and gem set. The quintessential mid Victorian oval egg shaped example is all wrapped up in 14k yellow gold with luscious rubies and diamonds. Clearly influenced by the archaeological revival themes of the time, the piece is embellished with a gold zig zag imitating a flounce of drapery and set with petite rose cut diamonds.