Victorian locket in 15ct gold with checkerboard inlay of carnelian and bloodstone, Scottish agate work, c.1860.
Antique gold locket with mosaic pattern of red and green agates, elegant and compact Victorian jewellery, handmade c.1860.

Victorian Mosaic Locket | 15ct Gold with Carnelian & Bloodstone | Scottish Agate c.1860

£1,300
£1,300
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This classic Victorian locket is a quiet triumph of craftsmanship and design.

Handmade in rich 15ct gold, its front features a precisely inlaid checkerboard of carnelian and bloodstone, creating a bold yet timeless pattern that feels as modern as it does antique.

The reverse opens to reveal a locket compartment, once used for a portrait or a lock of hair, and still perfectly functional today.

Likely made in England around 1860, the piece speaks to a moment in the Victorian era when jewellery combined sentiment with refinement.

The deep red and forest green stones, both variations of agate, were chosen not just for their durability, but for their symbolic resonance: strength, courage, and protection.

At just 2cm across, this locket has a compact elegance that suits modern wear while carrying with it over 160 years of quiet history.

Understated, tactile, and enduring - a piece that wears effortlessly but holds meaning close.

Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.