{"product_id":"antique-large-rolled-gold-engraved-oval-locket","title":"Antique Large Rolled Gold Engraved Oval Locket","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning large late Victorian rolled gold oval locket with beautiful floral engraving of roses and foliage. The locket has inserts inside so you can add you own photos or keepsakes and snap shuts well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a beautiful example of the sentimental jewellery of the late Victorian, early Edwardian period and would make a real statement on a chain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locket measure 6cm x cm (including the bail).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 great antique condition. It has some age related patina on the back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vonk Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53859720659251,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/Antique-rolled-gold-engraved-oval-locket-vonk-jewellery-1.jpg?v=1786843192","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/antique-large-rolled-gold-engraved-oval-locket","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}