Antique Victorian Vulcanite Opening Locket Circa 1870-80’s Approx K 1/2 or 16

Approx K 1/2 or 16

VM’ - Makers mark

Later shepherds hooks are 9ct gold

Very pretty antique Albertina

Handmade (not cast) 18ct white gold ring featuring the most beautiful earth mined blue Zircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Opening Locket Circa 1870-80’s Approx K 1/2 or 16Dating to the late Victorian era this charming locket combines the beauty of nature inspired design with the sentimental with its use of a Lily of the valley motif popular during the Victorian era symbolising a return to happiness. Crafted from Vulcanite patented by Charles Goodyear in 1846 when a substitute for Jet, particularly Whitby Jet, was needed due to rising costs and a demand for mourning jewellery was high. Designed as a large 5. 8cm x 3cm