Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Frame Locket Pendant c.1900 french jewelry The face of the ring

The face of the ring measures 31 mm north to south and 19 mm across

Five softly glowing pearls sit in quiet procession

Pin stem is steel

is one of those irresistible marvels

designed to catch the eye and hold it

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Frame Locket Pendant c.1900 french jewelry The face of the ringA jewel like this feels as though it belongs to the final scene of a love story, tucked into a velvet box alongside faded letters tied with ribbon. The graceful golden bow resting at the top lends it a deeply sentimental air, while the tiny rubies and pearls set along the sides add flashes of crimson and cream like little hidden secrets. Most enchanting of all is the mysterious dark locket panel at the center, smooth and reflective in a way that