Antique French Silver Fleur-de-Lis Paste Necklace Memorial The inner locket contains hair

The inner locket contains hair which is beautifully arrayed using the workmanship of the artist of this time

This silver and black enamel two piece set contains a collar with a matching bracelet

The band width measures 3 mm wide and the face measures 3 mm in height off of the finger

many of the ancient treasures being discovered in Egypt were being taken by Victorian era tourist

Antique French Silver Fleur-de-Lis Paste Necklace Memorial The inner locket contains hairHere in the United States, we tend to associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, but the tradition of Fat Tuesday reaches much further back, to medieval celebrations in France and Italy where Carnival was marked with elaborate dress, rich foods, and joyful display before the austerity of Lent. In nineteenth century France, these celebrations rivaled anything seen today, and jewelry played an important role, sparkling by candlelight and movement alike.