Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Glass Locket Necklace
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Antique Victorian 9ct gold locket featuring two compartments. The front of the locket can be removed to reveal a tiny interior space to place a keepsake or photograph. The front section of the locket can also display a photograph.
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.
| MEASUREMENTS |
The locket measures 1.8cm / 0.7" in diameter. The pendant hangs from a new 45cm / 18" 9ct gold chain. |
| CONDITION | Excellent |
| HALLMARKS |
None, tested 9ct gold. |
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DATE & ORIGIN |
Victorian, 1837-1901, British. |
| WEIGHT | 4.43g |
| SKU | 6168 |
Caring for your jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry lasts longest with gentle care. Store each piece separately, keep it away from perfume and hairspray, and clean it with a soft dry cloth.
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If it isn’t right, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Contact us first and we’ll send you a free, insured return label.
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