Victorian 18K Gold Onyx Round Locket c. 1880, Antique French Belle Epoque Mourning Charm antique_bangle named after the French word

named after the French word for "river

The bracelet has a plain reverse

6 cm diameterMaterial: 18k gold

exuding an air of grace and refinement

Victorian 18K Gold Onyx Round Locket c. 1880, Antique French Belle Epoque Mourning Charm antique_bangle named after the French wordThis lovely two sided banded onyx locket is bursting with charm. Simple and refined, we love the small, round size. The locket opens to reveal a hinged glass partition, indicating this locket probably started it's life as a mourning locket. Victorians would often store a piece of braided hair to remember those gone before. It was also possible to store a token, such as a piece of lace or a pressed flower, to remember someone or something close to your