Victorian Gold Fan Locket chrysoberyl Gorgeous Victorian Lucky Bean charm/pendant

Gorgeous Victorian Lucky Bean charm/pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th century

known as prosopon (literally "face") served a range of important purposes

It's set with a central pink tourmaline

with large triangular facets flashing strongly in contrast with the dark stones

a lighthouse (actually two)

Victorian Gold Fan Locket chrysoberyl Gorgeous Victorian Lucky Bean charm/pendantDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Charming late Victorian fan locket with unusual patented opening mechanism. The front of the fan is split down the middle (not evident when closed), each side hinged at the top so it slides out to the side revealing an oval locket compartment underneath. It's beautifully made, finished with hand engraved fan detailing to the front and crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. MEASUREMENTS 3. 3 x 2. 8 x 0. 3cm WEIGHT 6. 8g MARKS