Substantial Vintage Hardstone Locket figural wear to plated ring

wear to plated ring

or a phoenix) on a ducal coronet and the Latin motto

on one shoulder the initials MM (though for Moulton McMaster or our esteemed alumna

28 carats total weight)• Face of ring measures 6

• 14k yellow gold

Substantial Vintage Hardstone Locket figural wear to plated ringLockets have been around in some form or another for hundreds of years. They emerged from jewels that might be more accurately described as vessels meant to hold perfumes or tinctures or herbs. The locket as a holder of keepsakes portraits (photographic or earlier), hair, and the like rose in popularity in the 19th century and has been particularly popular during wartimes ever since, as a way to hold close to you those who are physically far. This