Victorian Silver Locket Buckle Motif Scrolling putting emphasis on craftsmanship and

putting emphasis on craftsmanship and nature inspired design

the popularity of lockets spread to the middle class where they were given as gifts within a gift

around 1910

George pendant is no exception as it was made in silver around 1870

that she’d wear for all of their long life together

Victorian Silver Locket Buckle Motif Scrolling putting emphasis on craftsmanship andTo the Victorians, the buckle represented eternity, much like the snake motif. A buckle, essentially, wraps around itself and secures itself tightly in place, its strong, sturdy, and never ending. It signifies strength and protection. Sometimes, a buckle, such as the one featured on this locket, is also a garter, representative of the most prestigious order in England, The Order of the Garter. It was established by King Edward III in 1348, and still