Mid Victorian Turquoise Pansy Heart Locket memorial ring 95ct old European cut diamond

95ct old European cut diamond and a halo of French cut rubies

It's crafted in sterling silver

Given the three dice it was probably intended as a portable way to play the game bunco – a parlour game popular in 19th Century England

and the simplicity of the design gives it a timeless

resurrection

Mid Victorian Turquoise Pansy Heart Locket memorial ring 95ct old European cut diamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A charming mid Victorian puffed heart locket with a little turquoise petaled pansy in the centre. The remainder of the front is embellished with gorgeous engraved foliate detailing, and the back is furnished with a slightly convex rock crystal locket compartment. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, and the pansy in this instance is a rebus for "pensez moi", or "think of me". STONES Turquoise Cabochons MEASUREMENTS 1. 7 x 1. 4cm