Enhanced with a decorative diamond shape at the top
made of 14 karat yellow gold is fashioned into a heart shape with a tiny narcissus embellished with Persian turquoise and seed pearls
After eating seeds from the pomegranate offered to her
wind-blown mane embellished with bright blue
A great piece that doubles as a pendant and one that any cameo collector would treasure
Antique 15K, Diamond & Persian Turquoise Locket Back Pendant carved malachite Enhanced with a decorative diamondPersian turquoise was very popular among Victorians. It was brought to Europe via Turkey, and called Pierre Turquoise (Turkish Stone) by the French. It is harder than American turquoise, and has a pure blue color with no matrix, which was desirable in the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria was said to be very fond of the stone, which added to its popularity. In many cultures, it is said to bring protection, health, prosperity and love. Some wear it to ward