Victorian 18ct Gold Locket With Natural Split Pearl & Rose Diamond Star Motif

A really stunning 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold oval locket that was made circa 1880. It is set with nine naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls interspersed with rose diamonds. The pearls are really well chosen as if you look closely the outer ones are flat on the inner edge then curved on the outer edge. How they found eight pearls like that is astounding. The attention to detail is amazing. Inside are two sections for photographs.