Victorian Pearl Puffed Heart Locket boucheron The AEI sentiment was popular

The AEI sentiment was popular throughout the Victorian period as a representation of eternal love conquering even death

and set with a gorgeous central blue sapphire

the Roaring '20s

some of the grooves appear to contort into S shapes - a clever trick of the eye

Victorian Pearl Puffed Heart Locket boucheron The AEI sentiment was popularDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Gorgeous Victorian puffed heart locket studded with little seed pearls in attractive star shaped mounts. It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold throughout, dating from the latter half of the 19th century circa 1880. Opens to reveal two glass fronted heart shaped locket compartments. STONES Natural Pearls MEASUREMENTS 20. 4 x 18. 0mm WEIGHT 4. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate