Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 double sided I’d time myself so that

I’d time myself so that when he walked beneath the mistletoe I conveniently would

it’s right here

seed pearls

a big crown and queen to tell us it’s English

Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 double sided I’d time myself so thatThe opening of trade relations with Japan in 1853 had a heavy influence on Victorian jewelry. Fashion and accessories brought back from travelers led to imitations and artistic influences during the Grand Period (1861 1885). This increased exposure to Japanese craftsmanship gave way to this Japonaise style which was incorporated into all aspects of art, fashion, architecture, and design with stylized fans, cattail weeds, dragons, insects, bamboo, etc.