Description: About this Piece Length: Just over 1 1/8” (excluding bail) Width: Just over 1 /8"Material: Tests for sterling silver Weight: 12 gramsMark: No mark Era: Victorian Why You’ll Love ItA romantic classic. The simple yet timeless design of this generous heart-shaped antique Victorian locket captures the essence of sentimental memories. The bright silver hue of the sterling silver setting, its charming puffy silhouette, and roomy cache makes it the go-to choice for everyday wear. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with soft surface scratching to the setting that dulls the patina a bit. No dents. ● The pair of original frames holds photos tightly in place without glass or plastic inserts. ● Secure, original bail.● Closes firmly with a satisfying “snap.” Collector NoteOn Hearts. The heart symbol holds a captivating history within the realm of jewelry. The heart motif has been a powerful emblem of love, affection, and sentimentality for centuries. In ancient times, the heart shape was associated with a person's spiritual and emotional essence. It became a popular symbol of devotion and courtly love during the Middle Ages. In the Victorian era, sentimental jewelry, including lockets and pendants, often featured intricate heart designs, serving as a token of love and remembrance. The heart symbol continued to evolve throughout the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, with designers exploring new interpretations and incorporating innovative materials. On Victorian. 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’s 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_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))
Price: 195 USD
Location: Altadena, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T00:56:18.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Antique
Style: Locket
Type: Pendant
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: 925
Department: Women
Base Metal: Silver
Pendant/Locket Type: Photo
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Antique: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
