Victorian Diamond Sunflower Locket slide unusually cut with pavilion facets

unusually cut with pavilion facets while the other petals and the centre are set with chunky old mine cut diamonds

It's modelled in "garnet gold" which is basically gold with a fineness slightly lower than 9 karat

with many temples erected in her honour including one on the Palatine Hill which would house the spoils of war from Roman victories

It's exceptionally well worked

Victorian Diamond Sunflower Locket slide unusually cut with pavilion facetsDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Superb antique French locket with diamond set sunflower centre and a gorgeous hand engraved foliate border. It's crafted in 18 karat gold, with matte background around the central flower and matte gold back. It opens to reveal two oval locket compartments and features the French eagle head (18k gold) control mark on the bail. Dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. STONES Rose Cut Diamond MEASUREMENTS 3. 2