Etruscan Revival Banded Agate & Pearl Star Locket mabe pearl featuring an enamelled ballerina

featuring an enamelled ballerina

The agate features a striking white streak through the middle

The dogs face is carved from a single piece of moonstone

The heart-shaped locket compartment is currently home to a woven lock of hair

Etruscan Revival Banded Agate & Pearl Star Locket mabe pearl featuring an enamelled ballerinaDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A striking antique banded agate and pearl locket made in the Etruscan Revival style. It's modelled in 15k yellow gold with a halo of banded agate and natural pearl surrounding the large banded agate centre. It features fine ropework detailing and the agate centre displays a striking stripe of white, where the pearl set star motif rests in the centre. Gorgeous foxtail fringing hangs below the locket, and the bail is pearl set.