Vintage Rolled Rose Gold Locket Necklace

Pretty vintage c 1930s rolled rose gold square locket with foliage engraving on one side and geometric patterns on the other. The locket opens and closes easily.  I have added the locket to a rose gold plate and sterling silver bead chain to create a unique necklace.

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 measures 2cm x 2cm and 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 gorgeous locket is in good vintage condition. It does have some wear on the engraved foliage side. Please see photos.

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