Victorian Gold Chased Double Locket pin and set with a Harlequin

and set with a Harlequin rainbow of gemstones around a central shell cameo

turquoise and pearl on the body

which makes quite a nice sentiment

and had something of a resurgence in the early 20th Century after it was popularised a century earlier by Napoleon when he proposed to Josephine with a pear cut sapphire and diamond example (the same theme as this one

The spider is set with two faceted peridots set in millegrain bezel mounts

Victorian Gold Chased Double Locket pin and set with a HarlequinDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This oval antique locket has more to it than initially meets the eye Hinged down both sides, it opens up to reveal a two locket compartments on each side a double sided locket! And the two sides fold back together into the case. Its finely chased with scroll and floral detailing to the front and back and it dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. With gold fittings for wear on a chain, its crafted in 9k yellow gold