SOLD Antique Rolled Gold Locket Necklace

Pretty antique rolled gold locket with beautiful engraving and a blank cartouche. The locket opens and closes easily.  I have added the locket to handwired pearl, rose gold fill and sterling silver 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 2.5cm in diameter and the chain measures 47cm with a 3cm extension.

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 great 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.