This fabulous Antique Victorian Silver heart shape locket is set with Turquoise stones.

Circa 1880.

The locket is adorned with 22 lovely Turquoise stones.

The Turquoise stone has healing properties, it protects the wearer from negative energy and brings good fortune.

Complete with inner windows, and an original photograph of a handsome man inside.

Turquoise is the symbol of friendship, brings peace to the home and is a symbol of forget me not.

Forget-me-not, O Lord! is what a poor German knight shouted as he fell into a river.

He and his lady were picking flowers by the side of the river at the time, no doubt enjoying the beautiful day around them, and yet as fate would have it, the knight's armour dragged him down to the bottom as he fell in.

Upon his cries to the Lord, he threw the blue posy of flowers to his loved one and promptly drowned.

This little tale reportedly dates to around the 15th century, but no doubt had different permeations along the way, as romantic stories often do.

Hence, the concept of remembrance, eternal love and faithfulness grow from this.

A gorgeous locket which was purchased in London and steeped in English history.

It weighs 6.3 grams

It measures 22mm across x 22mm down

In excellent condition all round.

ITEM NUMBER 9127