Victorian Lion & Shield Locket pink diamond It dates to the latter

It dates to the latter half of the 18th Century

Two rock crystal panels make up the front and back of the locket

" but by the 1960s has branched out into signet rings

and the piece dates from circa 1890

8 carats total of transitional cut diamonds

Victorian Lion & Shield Locket pink diamond It dates to the latterDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An elegant Victorian seal locket dating from the 1870s. The main body is shield shaped, and features a carnelian agate to the front, and a bloodstone to the back, with a crouching lion holding a ball under its paw on top. It opens to reveal two glass locket compartments within. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with fine hand chased detailing and an applied ropework border. STONES Carnelian & Bloodstone MEASUREMENTS