Victorian Shibayama Insect LocketThe History: A striking example of Shibayama work from the late 1800s, this gold filled locket hand carved mother of pearl and black onyx insects inlaid in the front facing with delicate engraved anatomical accents. This Japanese style of jewelry was extremely popular during the Victorian era. The locket opens to reveal an inner compartment available for storing a lock of hair or small portrait. This piece was originally made and sourced in England

An Edwardian paste stone necklace link from the 1900s

swoon worthy

Victorian cameo set in gold filled frame from the late 1800s

gold gilt watch fob charm from the late 1800s featuring a grape and leaf design holding a hand-etched intaglio seal

75" in height and has been modified with a gold filled bail

the piece has since been thoughtfully restored to hang and wear as a charm—perfect worn on its own or layered into a favorite stack

we couldn't pass this coiled beauty up

This restored Victorian wedding bracelet features a swan and tassel design

Chrysoprase was used extensively during this Nouveau era with Egyptian revival jewelry that mimicked the vast treasures of the newly discovered pharaoh's tomb

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and chains from the late 1800s

25" wide and 2" from the bottom of the piece to the top of the bail