Victorian 18K Gold Onyx Round Locket c. 1880, Antique French Belle Epoque Mourning Charm antique_chain Once adoring the ears of

Once adoring the ears of a fashionable woman in high society

54 gPeriod: Vintage before 2000

Three glass pearls complete the design

it's important to note that the piece exhibits some wear on the gilding at the edges

Victorian 18K Gold Onyx Round Locket c. 1880, Antique French Belle Epoque Mourning Charm antique_chain Once adoring the ears ofThis lovely two sided banded onyx locket is bursting with charm. Simple and refined, we love the small, round size. The locket opens to reveal a hinged glass partition, indicating this locket probably started it's life as a mourning locket. Victorians would often store a piece of braided hair to remember those gone before. It was also possible to store a token, such as a piece of lace or a pressed flower, to remember someone or something close to your