Victorian Silver Locket Buckle Motif Scrolling this ring is summer personified

this ring is summer personified

This fantastic Art Deco era ring is a perfect example

bright green Brazilian emeralds

I bought this lovely locket in Amsterdam

putting emphasis on craftsmanship and nature inspired design

Victorian Silver Locket Buckle Motif Scrolling this ring is summer personifiedTo 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