Reserve - Antique Victorian Silver Ivy Locket Necklace
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Antique Victorian silver oval locket featuring etched Ivy leaf engravings. In the Victorian era the Ivy leaf symbolised love, affection, fidelity, friendship and affection. Within the locket there are two small windows which allow you to place a picture, lock of hair or a thin momento would be able to fit into the locket.
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
None - tested sterling silver.
MEASUREMENTS
Height - 4.2cm / 1.6"
Width - 2.2cm / 0.8"
Necklace Length - 16" / 40.6"
Weight - 13.62g
CONDITION
The pendant is in excellent vintage condition.
SKU
6675
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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