Victorian Essex Crystal Locket mid century coupled with the long claw

coupled with the long claw settings give a distinctly gothic flavour to the ring

One stone has possibly been replaced

Weird and wonderful Victorian ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century

Set with over 80pts of bright single cut diamonds

7mm (width) by 13

Victorian Essex Crystal Locket mid century coupled with the long clawA remarkable 19th century locket crafted in the high Victorian style. At its heart lies an Essex crystal monogram WM or MW the initials reverse carved into the base of a domed rock crystal cabochon and then painted. The back is an oval glass locket compartment and the sun ray border is set with gemstones of the sea coral and pearl. It's crafted in 18 carat and dates from the 1860s. Era: Victorian, circa 1860 Size: 5. 9cm (including bail) by 3. 8cm