Antique Victorian Engraved Oval Silver Flower Locket Necklace
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Antique Victorian locket set in sterling silver. The locket features hand engraving on the back and front of the piece. The locket opens to reveal two compartments where pictures or a memento could be stored. The locket hangs from a new sterling silver chain.
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.
HALLMARK
None, tested sterling silver.
MEASUREMENTS
The locket measures 2.6cm / 1" in height (including ring), 2.1cm / 0.8" in width and 0.8cm / 0.3" in thickness. The locket hangs from a new extendable sterling silver chain measuring 40.6cm - 45.7cm / 16"-18” chain.
WEIGHT
10g
CONDITION
The locket is in good antique condition, the piece opens and closes secured with a click.
SKU
6388
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.
Free US delivery, returns and gift wrapping
Delivery is free within the US. Every package is fully insured and needs an adult signature, and we’ll email you to arrange a delivery date before anything ships. Your piece arrives gift wrapped in our signature box.
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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