Rare Rococo Gold Bloodstone Pendant Locket c. 1740 all_other and a long-eared basset hound

and a long-eared basset hound all face left

Created in vivid grass green and clear white paste

Four triangular synthetic sapphires (correct for the time period) punctuate the diamonds with geometry and color

15 carats of turquoise cabochons arch across the finger east and west

Rare Rococo Gold Bloodstone Pendant Locket c. 1740 all_other and a long-eared basset houndThe Rococo period in England spanned the years from around 1740 1770. The Victoria & Albert Museum states this design movement was "exceptionally ornamental and theatrical a style without rules". Jewelry and objects from this are scarce and we are exceptionally pleased to present this gold and bloodstone wearable locket or miniature box. It was likely a perfume holder and still holds the faintest of scents within. However, no screen remains or appears