Victorian Black Enamel Locket, Antique French Mourning Locket, XIX Century Reliquary Pendant regional_jewellery it is a beautiful antique

it is a beautiful antique addition to any collection

white half pearl

and is excellent condition with only light micro-scratches consistent with age and wear

As the price for gold has never been higher it is getting harder and harder to find these beautiful pieces at full length as they have often been melted down or cut up with time

connected by a hinge

Victorian Black Enamel Locket, Antique French Mourning Locket, XIX Century Reliquary Pendant regional_jewellery it is a beautiful antiqueCommon in the mid 1800s, these reliquary lockets were often used to store a memory of those gone before. In typical French style, this locket contains an interior hinged glass partition which was used to hold a token of remembrance. Larger than a modern locket, they were often held on thick book chains. This locket is bronze which has been covered with black enamel on the front and reverse, allowing room for personalization or a monogram. The middle