Tropical Isle - Victorian Silver Bird Locket lizards 5 carats for the pendant

5 carats for the pendant

Burmese ruby gemstones are nearly crystal clear in clarity (unusual for rubies

The gemstone is a faceted

it can be sized up or down fit almost any finger

each is hand carved and each ranks of gem quality with a sheen like no other

Tropical Isle - Victorian Silver Bird Locket lizards 5 carats for the pendantMuch of the Aesthetic and Victorian periods' silver pieces of jewelry revolve around themes taken from the natural world. Birds, insects, water scenes and the like were used as an inspiration for their designs. Often tropical climes seemed to pique their interest with swaying palm trees and exotic birds gracing their creations. Putting oneself in their shoes, and in the climate of the British Isles where many pieces originated, it is easy to see why