Late Victorian "Think of Me" Gold Heart Pendant victorian revival A superb antique skeleton ring

A superb antique skeleton ring dating from the early 18th Century

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The quality and condition are both excellent - beautifully carved and set with demantoid garnet cabochon eyes

Napoleon Bonaparte famously gave a sapphire and diamond example to his first wife

It's set with a cluster of old European cut diamonds and the band is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

Late Victorian "Think of Me" Gold Heart Pendant victorian revival A superb antique skeleton ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This sentimental heart pendant was made right at the end of the Victorian Era. Modelled in 15k gold, with the words 'A Moi' below an enamelled, purple, green and white pansy. The name of the 'pansy' flower is derived from the French word 'Pensee', meaning 'thought' and when paired together, you get 'Think of Me'. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or