Art Nouveau Lily of the Valley Locket, Antique French Romantic Locket c. 1900 five_stone_garnet like sapphire

like sapphire

It is a very beautiful and unique piece that shows excellent craftsmanship of a bygone era

navette design

The pièce de résistance

The piece opens from the bottom and closes with a satisfying snap

Art Nouveau Lily of the Valley Locket, Antique French Romantic Locket c. 1900 five_stone_garnet like sapphireWe love antique jewelry for its history and uniqueness which is embodied by this Art Nouveau locket. Featuring a reed and crosshatch frame which encircles an engraved Lily of the Valley motif, it is a charming combination of many styles popular at the turn of the century. In Victorian times Lily of the Valley represented sweetness and humility, while the small seed pearls represent the tears of the Virgin. The locket is hallmarked with an eagle head,