An antique chased gold and turquoise and white enamel bracelet designed as a scrolling ribbon garter with a large ruby flanked by diamond accents in gold foliate settings, suspending a similarly enameled padlock locket set with rubies and diamonds, in 18k. French import. Large mixed oval cut ruby measures approximately 7.50mm x 9.00mm, smaller oval mixed cut rubies approximately 2.5mm x 3.00mm.  Atw diamonds 0.25 ct.



The belt buckle or garter has long been a symbol of loyalty/strength/an unbreakable bond, especially given its association with the Order of the Garter, the oldest and preeminent British order of chivalry.  Considering the Victorian predilection for sentimental jewelry, the buckle is a fitting decorative motif to associate with a locket meant to hold memorabilia of a loved one.