Antique Victorian Iolite Heart Pendant 9ct Gold Pendant Locket

Antique Victorian Iolite Heart Pendant 9ct Gold Pendant LocketA sweet, little antique Victorian heart pendant from the late 1800s fashioned in 9ct gold and crowned with a deep blue iolite in a gypsy star setting. Iolite derives its name from the Greek word ios, meaning violet. Its clear bluish violet hue has earned it the names Water Sapphire and Vikings compass as it was worn historically by sailors as a lucky talisman, believed to guide them safely during a long voyage. Its developed a lovely smoothness and

topped with pearl stars

The locket is displayed on a large ring clasp and suspended from a golden collar made up of large fancy engraved links

They’re very eye catching and glisten as bright and beautiful as any diamond

A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain made up of chunky sterling silver curb links with a large medallion and T-bar suspended from the bottom

Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought after during the 19th Century as people began to look up at the stars and heavens once more with renewed fascination

A gorgeous antique Victorian ring crowned with a striking cabochon amethyst weighing approx

WEIGHT: 36

Face measures: 15mm across x 7mm down x 4mm depth

Please enquire or search codes: AJ732 for the Necklace and AJ731 for the Brooch

gilded in 18ct yellow gold

with a leopard pelt and long staff topped with a pinecone known as a thyrsus

MEASURES: Pendant Height 46mm x Width 19mm x Depth 3mm – Chain Length 18 inches x Width 2mm