Victorian Aesthetic Movement Essex Crystal Locket etui is believed to have evolved

is believed to have evolved during the early Cenozoic Era (aka the Age of Mammals)

and silver is sacred to Luna

the lid also constructed from fine filigree goldwork

The head has a fluted back

and an 18k yellow gold band providing pleasing contrast with the cool platinum and icy white diamonds

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Essex Crystal Locket etui is believed to have evolvedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A remarkable antique Essex Crystal locket in the aesthetic style, dating from the Victorian period. The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome, and carefully hand painted with a heron on a river bank. The attention to detail is amazing, and the gold locket back perfectly sets the scene of a golden sunset. Surrounding the crystal is a stylized foliate border, with original bail and locket back. Crafted in 15k