Victorian Sterling Silver Locket Book Chain Collar, Hand-Engraved, Floral Motifs, Birmingham Hallmark, 20" L Art Deco 3 purple amethyst

3 purple amethyst

It does look as if one of the posts as been re-soldered onto the setting and there is some discoloration

but overall the necklace remains in good vintage condition

The onyx shell is attached to a solid yellow gold "claw" with 2 brilliant-cut diamonds

-Round Brilliant Cut

Victorian Sterling Silver Locket Book Chain Collar, Hand-Engraved, Floral Motifs, Birmingham Hallmark, 20" L Art Deco 3 purple amethystA gorgeous example of a Victorian sterling silver locket book chain collar from Birmingham, England. Featuring a fancy multi link book chain with a bolt ring and large hinged clasp adorned with a gothic hand engraved locket. The locket hangs from a graduated silver bail and features raised embellishments floral motifs, and a robust stamped star trim. The back of the locket is un decorated besides the trim and makers marks. The inner locket shows the