Victorian Aesthetic Movement Swallow Locket swiss lapis and quite unusual

and quite unusual

A stunning antique diamond star pendant dating from the late Victorian era

and this one absolutely does not fail to disappoint

the three turquoise cabochons each display a different colour hue - I'm not sure whether this is by original design or by luck

the lack of a dedication to the inner band suggests that this ring was likely exchanged by lovers (and not a memorial/mourning piece)

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Swallow Locket swiss lapis and quite unusualDATE: Aesthetic Movement, c. 1880 A particularly lovely silver Aesthetic Movement locket dating from the 1880s and charged with Victorian romantic symbolism or course. The front features a swallow (these birds mated for life, representing love and constancy) flying amongst bamboo leaves and branches, while the back is very different with a sea of stylized ivy leaves (fidelity I cling to thee) with a second swallow above (unusually with palm trees in