Sold Antique 18K, Ruby & Bloodstone Locket Pendant coat of arms Comprised of a fleur de

Comprised of a fleur de lis pin fitted onto the hook of a shield shape adorned with two gargoyles

we recently acquired this fine example from the mid 19th century in Paris

Although it waned somewhat after the Victorian Era

and they are the birthstone of February

Sold Antique 18K, Ruby & Bloodstone Locket Pendant coat of arms Comprised of a fleur dePresenting a wonderful Victorian locket with lots of hidden symbolism! Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, it has a large face of carved bloodstone, a pentacle star with a bright pink ruby, and three accent rubies adorning the locket setting. Bloodstone was considered a protective stone for those going into battle. Christians believed that it was linked to Christ, with the smattering of red on green representing the blood that gathered under the