Mid-Victorian Diamond Snowflake Pendant cartier Alexandrite: 8

Alexandrite: 8

but there's more to it that that

The fan opens and closes beautifully

and opens to reveal a colourised photograph and locket of hair

Mid-Victorian Diamond Snowflake Pendant cartier Alexandrite: 8DATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An exceptional Victorian snowflake pendant (with detachable brooch fittings) dating from the 1870s. The quality and craftsmanship are particularly fine, with delicate openwork forming various motifs common to the period: tulips, leaves, petals and scrolls, all combining to form the overall snowflake design. It's set with around 3. 25 carats of old and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, and 15 karat gold backed. Whoever made it