Victorian Black & White Enamel Memorial Locket sapphire it's hinged down one side

it's hinged down one side

for the obvious reason that the light is allowed to pass through the coloured enamel work - just like stained glass

They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts

An awesome antique Stanhope ring dating from the Art Nouveau era

Victorian Black & White Enamel Memorial Locket sapphire it's hinged down one sideDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An impeccably designed High Victorian oval memorial locket in 18 karat gold and finished in black and white enamel. The front features a garter motif with crossed ribbons emblazoned with the words NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE. It's bordered by a laurel wreath in white enamel, and finished in intricate hand chased detailing all over the front and back. Inside are two glass fronted oval compartments with photos of an elderly couple