Victorian Black Enamel Cross Locket piaget the hen symbolizes ideal maternal

the hen symbolizes ideal maternal love and Christian love - she is self sacrificing

It's not unusual to find these ancient intaglios mounted into 19th Century rings

Exceptionally high quality and beautifully made

A beautiful Victorian five-stone ring set with vibrant opals and tiny rose cut diamond accents

Complete with original split ring

Victorian Black Enamel Cross Locket piaget the hen symbolizes ideal maternalDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A smaller scale Victorian black enamel cross locket dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, and measures just over an inch in length. Particularly good quality, and remaining in great condition with no damage to the enamel and a light antique gold patina. Worthy of housing a relic. MEASUREMENTS 2. 8 x 1. 9cm WEIGHT 6. 2g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Very