Thomas Glover

For many years the brooch was considered one of the less fashionable pieces of jewellery, hidden in drawers or at the back of jewellery boxes. But brooches are experiencing a major revival, appearing everywhere from the red carpet to the runway.

This unusual Victorian banded carnelian signet ring features a hinged face which opens to reveal a concealed compartment hidden below

The heart-shaped locket is a classic design and was popular from the 1870s through to the turn of the century. In Victorian society, the opal symbolised love and faithfulness, and, when paired with engraved forget-me-not motifs, would have meant enduring love and remembrance.