The most intimate item of jewelry is probably the locket. Made to be worn close to the heart and although the materials and shape may vary, the role of the locket is to contain a hint of a memory.

For a Victorian or Edwardian woman a locket was an essential part of everyday dressing. Worn on velvet ribbons or chains these pendants held a photograph, curl of hair or bit of ephemera.

This particular example of 14k yellow gold is from the Romantic or early Victorian period. Round in shape with a slightly bulbous profile, the double-sided locket is enameled on both sides with a Spring turquoise blue.

A flower cluster composed of eight lustrous freshwater half seed pearls around an old mine cushion cut diamond of .07 carats (J-K color; SI2-3 clarity) set in a pinched collet setting appoints the front.

To the interior are two compartments complete with rims and glass coverings. Truly a perfect space for something special.