18th Century "Au Plus Fidelle" Rock Crystal Heart Locket gilt metal Fourteen dreamy freshwater mussel pearls

Fourteen dreamy freshwater mussel pearls have been set into this fine silver necklace

Labradorite and Ruby

some minor enamel loss

The shoulders are scroll engraved and the inner

18th Century "Au Plus Fidelle" Rock Crystal Heart Locket gilt metal Fourteen dreamy freshwater mussel pearlsDATE: Georgian, c. 1770 A gorgeous antique faceted rock crystal heart locket, set with an almandine garnet and white enamelling to the stylised ribbon top. Already a beautiful piece, it features French lettering on the ribbon "Au Plus Fidelle" , which translates to "To The Most Faithful". This was definitely made to give to someone as a token of love Its hinged at the bottom, and opens to reveal a locket compartment crafted in buttery high carat gold.