Regency Period Ruby & Turquoise Treasure Chest Locket earrings A superb antique portrait miniature

A superb antique portrait miniature pendant depicting a lady wearing pearl earrings and a scarlet dress

The sapphires display the highly soughtafter vibrant orangy-pink colour

An especially lovely antique AEI locket

The term plique-à-jour literally translates into English as "letting in daylight"

Wearable length: 15

Regency Period Ruby & Turquoise Treasure Chest Locket earrings A superb antique portrait miniatureDATE: Georgian Regency Period, c. 1810 Treasure! A wonderful Regency Period charm locket modelled as a treasure chest. It's beautifully worked in two tone gold, with applied granulation and exquisite details. It's set with ruby and turquoise cabochons, and opens up to reveal a concave glass locket compartment with to store whatever you treasure the most. Dating from circa 1810, it's crafted in 15k gold throughout. STONES Ruby & Turquoise MEASUREMENTS