Vintage 1970s Silver Star Locket Necklace
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Vintage sterling silver locket dating back to 1979. This beautiful locket features at bright star on the front of the locket with an ornate engraving on the back. The locket opens to reveal two areas pictures can be placed.
The locket is hallmarked with an flower, lion and letter 'E' indicating the piece was hallmarked in 1979 in Sheffield and it is crafted from sterling silver.
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
Vintage, 1970s
HALLMARKS
ZJ, Flower, Lion, 'E' - 1979
MEASUREMENTS
Height - 2cm / 0.7"
Width - 2cm / 0.7"
Necklace Length - 45.7/50.8cm / 18"/20"
Weight - 6.35g
CONDITION
The pendant is in excellent vintage condition.
SKU
6673
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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