Rolled Gold Double Sided Photo Locket Necklace

This beautiful necklace features an antique rolled gold photo locket on a handwired gold fill and pearl chain. The locket can be gently unscrewed at the top so that you can add your own photos to create a unique necklace. The locket is stamped Rolled Gold and has the makers mark W.V & S for William Vale & Sons of Unett St, Birmingham.

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 2.5cm in diameter, the total length of the hand and locket is 6cm and the chain measures 46cm with a 2cm 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.