Aesthetic Movement Silver Locket

Aesthetic Movement Silver LocketA lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement locket dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. It features beautifully detailed engravings of Japanese inspired motifs from nature including flowers, grasses and birds as well as a large rectangle which introduces an unusual constructivist vibe. Crafted in sterling silver with a pale gold wash. The Aesthetic Movement in England drew inspiration from the London International Exhibition of 1862,

they are pastes

77ct natural sapphire and old mine cut diamonds (1

Cute antique miniature egg charm crafted from a single piece of shimmering tiger's eye with sterling silver fittings

Very light surface wear to the stone consistent with age

Part of his Primavera collection

The owl of Minerva takes its flight only when the shades of night are gathering

Stone: Moss Agate

Stone: Smoky Quartz

Rings from this era

The gold ear wires are later additions

the 15 carat gold backed silver settings with split claws are quite typical of late Victorian jewellery

Nike is also closely associated with Athena