Victorian Enamel Mourning Locket solitaire rings B maker's mark attributes the

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The band is crafted in warm 18 carat gold setting up a gorgeous contrast with cool tones of the diamonds and platinum

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It's a bold statement piece that reflects the lavish opulence of Imperial Russia (afforded to the upper echelons of society

Victorian Enamel Mourning Locket solitaire rings B maker's mark attributes theCrossed reversed torches were signs of mourning that appear on Greek and Roman funerary monumentsa torch pointed downwards symbolizes death, while a torch held up symbolizes life, truth and the regenerative power of flame.* This silver locket, a masterpiece of Victorian mourning jewellery, features the crossed torches as its central motif picked out in silver over black enamel. Around the torches are the words IN MEMORY OF, and further out we find