Victorian Garnet & Diamond Pansy Locket ruby Cartier C&A mark and numbered

Cartier C&A mark and numbered 1193

the band is modelled in 14k white gold and the stones mounted in platinum

Tired of serving the king of Canaan

It's crafted in 18 karat gold with millegrain platinum settings and an unusual gold wirework gallery

native to eastern mainland Australia

Victorian Garnet & Diamond Pansy Locket ruby Cartier C&A mark and numberedDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An outstanding Victorian quatrefoil locket with gem set pansy motif on the front. The smaller two petals are represented by asymmetrical pear shaped almandine garnet cabochons, unusually cut with pavilion facets while the other petals and the centre are set with chunky old mine cut diamonds. The name pansy derived from the French word pense, or "thought", so here (amid the wave of 19th century Victorian sentimentality)