Victorian Aesthetic Movement Essex Crystal Locket etui Charming French lever-back earrings dating

Charming French lever-back earrings dating from the turn of the 20th century

the lid also constructed from fine filigree goldwork

is believed to have evolved during the early Cenozoic Era (aka the Age of Mammals)

and an 18k yellow gold band providing pleasing contrast with the cool platinum and icy white diamonds

are associated with Shiva and Vishnu

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Essex Crystal Locket etui Charming French lever-back earrings datingDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A remarkable antique Essex Crystal locket in the aesthetic style, dating from the Victorian period. The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome, and carefully hand painted with a heron on a river bank. The attention to detail is amazing, and the gold locket back perfectly sets the scene of a golden sunset. Surrounding the crystal is a stylized foliate border, with original bail and locket back. Crafted in 15k