Antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold locket featuring beautifully ornate engraved flourishes on the front and back. The locket hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain. The piece is 9ct back and front, meaning the interior is not gold although the front and back of the piece are 9ct gold.

The Locket is perhaps the most mysterious and alluring pieces of jewellery. Only the wearer knows what secrets lie within the locket. It has to be the ultimate love token. During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.

ERA

Victorian, 1837-1901

HALLMARKS

9ct Gold, Back & Front

MEASUREMENTS

The pendant measures 1.2" / 3cm in height and 2.4cm / 0.9" in length. The locket hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain measuring 18" / 45.72cm.

WEIGHT

4.89g

CONDITION

The pendant is in excellent vintage condition.

SKU

6466