Victorian Turquoise Silver & 9ct Gold Locket Necklace
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Antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold locket featuring beautifully ornate leaves set with seed pearls and turquoise gemstones set into a silver setting. The silver setting is set on a 9ct gold heart shaped locket, which opens to reveal two areas for pictures.
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 is 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.
HALLMARKS
9CT BACK & FRONT, SILVER SETTING
MEASUREMENTS
The locket measures 2.8cm /. 1.1" (including bail) in height and 2cm / 0.7" in width. The necklace hangs from a 9ct 18" yellow gold chain.
CONDITION
Very good, one of the turquoise stones has a slight chip which isn't easily visible.
SKU
6259
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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