Victorian Triple Locket Ruby & Pearl Necklace with Buckles

The closer you look, the more you will appreciate the enormous amount of detail that this lovely Victorian treasure offers. It is a true bit of finery! Attached to a 16 inch antique chain are five golden buckles (antique jewelry enthusiasts will already know this motif was among Queen Victoria’s favorites!), and from three of the buckles is suspended an incredible three dimensional pendant. Nestled in the crevasses of the checkerboard pattern created by the pearls are brilliant red rubies. The back of each station conceals a locket. 18k yellow gold. Circa 1870