Antique Edwardian round locket set in 9ct rose gold. The locket opens to reveal two areas where a photograph or keepsake can be stored. The locket can be worn on either side as they are both decorative. On the back of the locket it has a number of hallmarks indicating the piece was hallmarked in Chester, England set in 9ct rose gold in 1906-1907.

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

Chester, 9, 375, Letter 'F' (1906-1907)

ERA

Edwardian, 1906-1907

MEASUREMENTS

The locket measures 2.4cm / 0.9" in diameter and 0.5cm / 0.1" in thickness. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct rose gold chain.

WEIGHT

4.09g

SKU

6204