Antique Victorian Venus And Mars Agate Cameo Locket 15ct Gold Bloodstone

Antique Victorian Venus And Mars Agate Cameo Locket 15ct Gold BloodstoneAn exquisite antique Victorian Love & War locket featuring a detailed high relief cameo expertly hand carved from a dark brown agate. It depicts the profiles of Mars (God of war) and Venus (Goddess of Love) who were often depicted in mythology as both lovers and enemies, highlighting the inherent differences between the genders which are often in conflict, yet united through the irresistible attraction and passion they both share for one another.

The piece is adorned with an array of glistening Old cut Paste Stones which gradate in size towards the bottom where two faceted Paste droppers hang

ITEM NUMBER: 22-405

It’s highly collectable and showcases a delightful collection of bright

open-work Art Nouveau design

It’s modelled in a bright 15ct yellow gold and displays beautiful workmanship throughout

each is mesmerising to look at up close and displays its own distinct colour and patterning that is naturally formed

each stamped with Eastern European hallmarks

This sweet 1980s heart ring depicts two entwined hearts

ITEM NUMBER: 22-395

ITEM NUMBER: 19-245

(Dated 1918)

MEASURES: Width 24mm x Length 76mm x Depth 6mm