Antique Victorian 9K Gold and Black Enamel Buckle Locket Ring, Dated 1868 bug pressing its carved carnelian face

pressing its carved carnelian face into soft wax

silky feel that only old sterling seems able to achieve

She was small enough to hide behind the velvet settee

let it anchor a string of pearls

Antique Victorian 9K Gold and Black Enamel Buckle Locket Ring, Dated 1868 bug pressing its carved carnelian faceA token of love, loyalty, and remembrancering, is richly engraved with delicate scrollwork details, its golden clasp securing the promise of devotion. A band of black enamel winds along the edges, a striking contrast against the warm glow of the gold. But the true magic of this piece lies withinthe buckle lifts to reveal a hidden locket, a tiny compartment once meant to hold a treasured keepsake, now waiting to cradle a new memory. Crafted in 9K gold