Victorian Gold Orb Locket hessonite garnet A striking antique Crescent Moon

A striking antique Crescent Moon necklace

not heat treated (Sri Lanka)

The subject has been reverse carved into a rock crystal dome

with beautiful enamelling that depicts playing cards - including the King and Queen of Spades - on a green background

The closed flat backs are a lovely rose coloured gold and hold the stones in two-piece collet settings

Victorian Gold Orb Locket hessonite garnet A striking antique Crescent MoonDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An unusual antique locket fashioned as a gold orb, with round glass locket compartment. It's reminiscent of an old style diving helmet, and, like the helmets, dates from the 1870s. Modelled in 15 karat gold. MEASUREMENTS 14. 4 x 12. 0mm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 1. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, one or two small dings to the back