Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Pendant Onyx beauty and eternal life

beauty and eternal life

crafted in iridium and platinum

the engraved gold surround in an elliptical lotus shape

The Victorians loved making jewellery based on nature

emeralds or diamonds they were made with such care and the gold shanks often have beautifully detailed gold work similar to this one but each one is individual

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Pendant Onyx beauty and eternal lifeA romantic Victorian heart shaped pendant, crafted in silver topped 18ct gold and dating from circa 18701880. The pierced heart is centred with an oval Burmese ruby and framed by a lively surround of old mine cut diamonds, further accented by additional Burmese rubies set within a scrolling foliate border. The rubies total approximately 1. 00 carat, complemented by approximately 1. 10 carats of diamonds, creating a striking contrast of colour and