Why rock crystal lenses for lockets
Various reasons, it is stronger than glass and less susceptible to knocks and the most important if thick or in particular, thick and cabochon i.e. convex in shape will give a magnifying effect.
Making ideal for use on memorial jewellery as gives good increased detail to fine designs. In particular and in this case magnifying a photograph and giving a 3 dimensional quality too it.
Rock crystal of course as slightly translucent gives an unique look and feel to items covered with a rock crystal lenses.
Lastly any item with rock crystal lenses will give a good indication to an item being Georgian or early Victorian.
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