Antique Victorian Venus And Mars Agate Cameo Locket 15ct Gold Paste and the back of the

and the back of the piece is marked with the message ‘From R

ITEM NUMBER: 6043

a horseshoe and a Triskelion

wires) x Width 17mm x Depth 10mm

The stones are claw set in silver links gilded in 18ct yellow gold

Antique Victorian Venus And Mars Agate Cameo Locket 15ct Gold Paste and the back of theAn exquisite antique Victorian Love & War locket featuring a detailed high relief cameo expertly hand carved from a dark brown agate. It depicts the profiles of Mars (God of war) and Venus (Goddess of Love) who were often depicted in mythology as both lovers and enemies, highlighting the inherent differences between the genders which are often in conflict, yet united through the irresistible attraction and passion they both share for one another.