An onyx locket of massive scale, this French beauty is a textbook example of the excellence of 19th century floral language and sentimentality. Shaped into a marvelous, perfect black chalcedony oval, this locket is decorated with pearls and diamonds which create a most remarkable, sentimental bouquet of flowers! Beginning with les mugets (or Lilies of the Valley,) a traditional French herald of spring- gifted to those you love on May 1st, the bouquet blooms with two rose cut diamond petal'd roses (pictured below is the Rosa Chinensis 'Mutabilis’, or Rose of China) and a forget-me-not in pearl! But I will admit my favorite is the white tulip! A typical symbol of new beginnings, early spring, and impending delight!

This piece has the original bale, with pearls inset, and a lovely glass locket at the back to preserve your most sentimental artifacts of those you treasure.

 Materials and Features: Onyx, Pearl, rose cut diamond, 18ct Gold

 Age/Origin: French, c. 1860-1870

 Measurements: 13.5grams, 2.5" in length

 Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. One speck of enamel loss at the bottom of the bale at the back.

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