Victorian Coral & Rock Crystal Heart Locket band rings Striking antique coral necklace dating

Striking antique coral necklace dating from the latter half of the 19th century

Oval Modified Brilliant Cut

A sentimental piece for sure

they are thought to have been first brought to Europe in great numbers from Sri Lanka [Ceylon] by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th Century

Victorian Coral & Rock Crystal Heart Locket band rings Striking antique coral necklace datingDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A lovely antique locket, with a rock crystal stone in the shape of a heart, with 11 beads of natural coral surrounding it, complete with 3 small coral stones set in a 15k gold bail. The back opens to reveal a space for you to add your own photograph and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1890. STONES Rock crystal Natural Coral MEASUREMENTS 2. 8 x 2. 9cm (not including bail) Depth: 2cm Bail: 1. 1cm in length WEIGHT 10.