Victorian Silver Locket Buckle Motif Faceted The earrings with the drops

The earrings with the drops measure 63

1 grams and the fittings test as 9 karat gold

c’est à mourir

This is probably the most intricately detailed piece I’ve seen as a brooch: Absolutely one-of-a-kind

Victorian Silver Locket Buckle Motif Faceted The earrings with the dropsTo the Victorians, the buckle represented eternity, much like the snake motif. A buckle, essentially, wraps around itself and secures itself tightly in place, its strong, sturdy, and never ending. It signifies strength and protection. Sometimes, a buckle, such as the one featured on this locket, is also a garter, representative of the most prestigious order in England, The Order of the Garter. It was established by King Edward III in 1348, and still