Victorian Carlo Giuliano Enamel & Pearl Locket mikimoto 75ct Natural Blue Sapphire

75ct Natural Blue Sapphire

A subtle yet exciting double meaning is revealed when we consider the Victorians referred to orgasms as "little deaths" (thanks @annaganishh )

each set with three French cut diamonds in squared off mounts

Of it Chaucer wrote:

The stone rests in a simple rub-over setting

Victorian Carlo Giuliano Enamel & Pearl Locket mikimoto 75ct Natural Blue SapphireDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Stunning antique locket by the master of enamel Carlo Giuliano. Giuliano moved from Naples to London to establish a branch of the Casa Castellani at 13 Frith Street in Soho. By 1875 he had opened his own jewellery shop located at 115 Piccadilly, having already worked for some of London's finest jewellers. He became known for his Renaissance Revival designs and fine enamel work in the 17th Century French style. As his