Victorian Pool Of Light Watch Pendant ruby and it's nicolo carved meaning

and it's nicolo carved meaning a thin blue layer at the surface of the onyx contrasts with the intaglio itself

in keeping with Edwardian jewellery trends

architects

The subject is a Demeter in profile

Set with amethyst and turquoise

Victorian Pool Of Light Watch Pendant ruby and it's nicolo carved meaningDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Highly unusual Victorian "pool of light" locket with a watch inside. The face is magnified by the rock crystal dome, and the mechanism can similarly viewed from the back. It dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880, suspended on a 15 karat gold chain with jump rings for wear as a pendant. STONES Rock Crystal MEASUREMENTS 6. 1 x 2. 3cm WEIGHT 23. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Fair,