Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 double sided Where is it from

Where is it from

2 mm north to south and 12 mm across and weighs about 9

I’d time myself so that when he walked beneath the mistletoe I conveniently would

It was made in 18 karat gold and showcases woven hair at the center surrounded by 18 pearls on an oval-shaped ring face

this Victorian amethyst and pearl necklace feels tender and symbolic

Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 double sided Where is it fromThe opening of trade relations with Japan in 1853 had a heavy influence on Victorian jewelry. Fashion and accessories brought back from travelers led to imitations and artistic influences during the Grand Period (1861 1885). This increased exposure to Japanese craftsmanship gave way to this Japonaise style which was incorporated into all aspects of art, fashion, architecture, and design with stylized fans, cattail weeds, dragons, insects, bamboo, etc.