made of 14 karat yellow gold is fashioned into a heart shape with a tiny narcissus embellished with Persian turquoise and seed pearls
The most popular motif of the era was the star
it has been converted into a ring at some point in time
After eating seeds from the pomegranate offered to her
some fraying of hair seen from the reverse
Antique 15K, Diamond & Persian Turquoise Locket Back Pendant carved malachite made of 14 karat yellowPersian turquoise was very popular among Victorians. It was brought to Europe via Turkey, and called Pierre Turquoise (Turkish Stone) by the French. It is harder than American turquoise, and has a pure blue color with no matrix, which was desirable in the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria was said to be very fond of the stone, which added to its popularity. In many cultures, it is said to bring protection, health, prosperity and love. Some wear it to ward