For sale is this Marvellous 18 Karat patina yellow gold Victorian Locket. This stunning locket has a shield shape as a base, which give this beauty a strong and attractive appearance. It is decorated with many hand engraved scrolls and a breath taking 3D flower which is adorned with small seed pearls. The locket is 'open' on the front thanks to the small cut outs in between the scrolls, therefore it can also keep a scent you adore. A piece of fabric perfumed with your lovers cologne for example.
When you open the locket, you will see a thick glass that will keep a picture of your loved one safe. It is made out of solid 18 karat gold, but carries no hallmark, therefor it has been tested for 18 karat solid gold. This antique pendant was most likely made in France or Belgium during the late 19th century. In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period. Because of this, a locket like this one, is a traditionally loving gift to love, honour and remember a loved one. This locket ensures you that you are able to carry your loved once close to your heart.
This dainty locket is in good condition considering its age. A locket like this one, is a traditionally loving gift to love, honour and remember a loved one. This locket ensures you that you are able to carry your loved once close to your heart. We love every little detail of this elegant locket pendant and hope to find a new and warm home for it, where it will be treasured the way it should be treasured.
Pendant width : 1,85 cm
Total length : 3,6 cm
Total Weight : 7,8 gr
Condition : Very Good - antique
Material : 18K yellow gold
Hallmark : None - spectro tested