Antique French Onyx & Diamond Locket abalone It was made around the

It was made around the turn of the 20th Century

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Antique French Onyx & Diamond Locket abalone It was made around theDATE: Antique, c. 1880 This gorgeous antique onyx and diamond locket is French made and it features the eagle head mark to the original bail, indicating its crafted in 18 karat gold. Its set with a single rose cut diamond in the centre of the square setting and onyx panel, and the large oval locket is set with dreamy black onyx, with fine gold stripes down the centre. Each one is set with a row of rose cut diamonds, in further square settings. They