Edwardian 15ct Gold Diamond & Natural Split Pearl Pave Set Heart Locket

A pretty 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold heart locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been paveA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls and a central diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use…. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It would be a lovely gift to someone you care for.