Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection. Gold setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear, no dents. No original photo frames (no glass/plastic inserts). Bale is secure and original. Shuts tightly with satisfying “snap”. Tests for gold filled. Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special story. Square shape and style of piece shows locket was likely worn as a charm on a watch chain. Locket’s face was etched by hand with a blank cartouche awaiting a new owner’s initials. Classic silhouette is solidly made with quality weight and feel in your hand. Locket has slim cache laying flush when worn. There are certain pieces that fall into a distinct collectable category, sometimes referred to as classics. However, the most collectable of these classics are those that include something special (such as an extra design element) that set them apart from other similar pieces. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria. Taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1326 GS 8.4.1 (1326). This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “oxfordjewel” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Brand: Unbranded
- Style: Locket
- Type: Pendant
- Metal: Yellow Gold Filled
- Department: Women
- Jewelry Department: Fashion
- Vintage: Yes
- Pendant/Locket Type: Photo
- Antique: Yes
- Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
- Original/Reproduction: Original