Victorian Intimacy - Enamel Locket trilogy_ring Three old European glittering diamonds

Three old European glittering diamonds lie across the arch

as well as its expressive head

fiery garnet that is gypsy set into a starburst pattern

Its wings and feathers are outstretched and blend with the pierced open work of the setting

Its companions in drama are two old European brilliant cut diamonds totaling

Victorian Intimacy - Enamel Locket trilogy_ring Three old European glittering diamondsThe most intimate item of jewelry is probably the locket. Made to be worn close to the heart and although the materials and shape may vary, the role of the locket is to contain a hint of a memory. For a Victorian or Edwardian woman a locket was an essential part of everyday dressing. Worn on velvet ribbons or chains these pendants held a photograph, curl of hair or bit of ephemera. This particular example of 14k yellow gold is from the Romantic or