Antique Victorian round locket set in 9ct rose gold. This pretty locket features a gypsy set diamond star. The star set diamond is a classic Victorian design. The locket opens to reveal two areas where a photograph or keepsake can be stored. On the back of the locket it has a number of hallmarks indicating the piece is 9ct back and front, meaning the interior is not gold although the front and back of the piece is 9ct gold.

The Locket is perhaps the most mysterious and alluring pieces of jewellery. Only the wearer knows what secrets lie within the locket. It has to be the ultimate love token. During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.

HALLMARK

9ct BACK & FRONT

ERA

Victorian, 1837-1901

MEASUREMENTS

The locket measures 2.4cm / 0.9" in diameter and 0.4cm / 0.1" in thickness. The locket hangs from a new 9ct rose gold chain.

WEIGHT

3.65g

SKU

6203