Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket

A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a memento more as well. Why does this ring fire up emotions.? Fo...

Contrasts of smooth and frilly engraving make an unusual shield design on this Victorian Silver Locket c. 1860-1880. The shield shape at top is covered with abstract vines atop a lar...

Sturdy alternating links of rectangles and double tulips hold uniform banded agate beads. The distance between the agates vary sometimes kissing cousins sometimes three inches apart and other times five inches apart. The agate balls...

Set in Sterling, this substantial Scottish brooch is set with four colors of agate native to Scotland. Fine Scottish jewelry makers mastered the stone...

A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the oval-shaped piece frames a banded agate stone at the center, which is deep brown wi...

A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the oval-shaped piece frames a banded agate stone at the center, which is deep brown wi...

Granulation... glorious granulation! Look closely to appreciate the incredible amount of labor that was required to create this stunning oversized Victorian treasure. A large cabocho...

This rare mourning locket from the Victorian (ca1875) era is quite a stunning piece! Crafted in vibrant 18k gold, the decorative locket serves as an incredible example of the mourning jewelry tradition. A delicate white pearl is pin-set in a gold 8-pointed star; a classic Victorian motif. The pearl and star rest in the center of a bezel-set piece of banded agate, surrounded by a gold twisted rope-like border around the bezel. The agate and pearl are encompassed by a broad gold boarder heavily adorned with black enamel. The enamel script reads "In memory of" on the four points of the cross. In between the points of the cross, gorgeously enameled flower-like shapes fill in the negative space. The outer edges of the locket also feature spoked gold-shot detail. The locket also boasts an over-sized bail that features the same floral enamel styling that can be seen throughout. The backside of this piece features a single large compartment with a removable glass face with gold frame that likely once held a photo or memento of the deceased. Engraved above the top of the compartment reads "George May, Died 6...