Victorian Enamel "Language of Flowers" Locket & Collar Necklace seal fobs Birmingham 1895

Birmingham 1895

It’s crafted in platinum throughout

Modelled in 18k yellow gold

thought to have been brought over in around 200 BC

a small chip to the girdle of the diamond

Victorian Enamel "Language of Flowers" Locket & Collar Necklace seal fobs Birmingham 1895DATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A striking Victorian silver collar and locket featuring a wonderfully enamelled floral bouquet. The Victorians were really into their symbolic messaging (acrostics, mourning, buckles, etc.) and the language of flowers exemplifies this trend perfectly. In this case we have daffodils, snowdrops, and forget me nots, which respectively represent: regard, purity, and true love memories. It's beautifully made, the collar with fancy