Victorian Bloodstone Cross Locket art deco and glass paste (some historians

and glass paste (some historians think it was actually intended for queen Neferneferuaten

with the middle featuring a bright star-set central diamond

12ct Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds

A few of the turquoise stones have edge chips

Victorian Bloodstone Cross Locket art deco and glass paste (some historiansStriking antique locket dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1890. It's formed as a Cross patte, set with a round bloodstone panel at the centre that's hinged and opens to reveal a hidden locket compartment. The arms of the cross are beautifully engraved with swirling foliate motifs, and an inscription to the base reads May 1890. Rose gold cased. The cross patte is an enigma, rich in meanings and interpretations, which crosses the