Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 man they are perfectly cut and

they are perfectly cut and fitted into this gold frame which tests as higher than 10 karat but not as high as 14 karat

5 inches around the neck

53 carats in total weight

It is marked on the back with '9ct' and the mark 'H&W'

She appreciated long conversations about politics and poetry

Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 man they are perfectly cut andThe opening of trade relations with Japan in 1853 had a heavy influence on Victorian jewelry. Fashion and accessories brought back from travelers led to imitations and artistic influences during the Grand Period (1861 1885). This increased exposure to Japanese craftsmanship gave way to this Japonaise style which was incorporated into all aspects of art, fashion, architecture, and design with stylized fans, cattail weeds, dragons, insects, bamboo, etc.