9ct Gold Back And Front Locket Charm Necklace

Pretty Edwardian 9ct gold back and front locket with lovely engraving on the front and back. The inside has a glass insert for either a photograph or lock of hair. It opens and closes securely. I have put it on a modern gold fill box chain with a pearl and pink opal charm to create a beautiful and unique necklace.

9ct gold back and front means that the back and the front of the locket is gold but the remainder ie. rims, catches, frames etc. are not. It is not hallmarked but has been acid tested.

Container jewellery to house tokens and special items have been around since Egyptian times and the first  “lockets” held medicinal herbs, religious relics, prayers or perfumes. Elizabeth 1 is thought to have owned one of the first sentimental lockets which was a ring depicting tiny portraits of both herself and her mother Anne Boleyn. Before the invention of photography locks of hair were often put in lockets to remind you of loved ones. The popularity of lockets as a keepsake grew with the widespread use of photography and endures today.

The locket is 2cm in diameter. The chain measures 45cm.

This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. This stunning locket is in good antique condition.

All Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.