Antique Victorian Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Locket Circa 1900 Agate

Antique Victorian Pearl 15ct Yellow Gold Locket Circa 1900 AgateA lovely antique Victorian locket from the late 19th Century displaying floral, chased patterning on both sides with a strip of seed pearls down the centre bordered with navy Enamel stripes. A blank shield can also be found on the back and would usually contain the owners initials or a loving inscription. It opens up and contains a fixed rim and window within, so you can add your own history or photograph to the piece. Its modelled in a bright 15ct

a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the first world war who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely

COLLAR MEASURES: 16 inches in length – Width 15mm across

ITEM NUMBER: 22-258

Measures: O 1/2 in the UK or 7 1/2 USA - Can be sized

rendered with crisp

10 ¾ (US) - Can be sized

MEASURES: 43mm across x 52mm down – 64mm with bale

FACE MEASURES: Width 36mm x Height 43mm x Depth 12mm

perfectly matched stones complementing the rich golden patina of the band beautifully

5 inches x Width 10mm

The style became a personal favourite of Queen Victoria’s whose frequent trips to Balmoral Castle saw her return with many beautiful souvenirs that influenced the trend across Britain

making it a popular gift for lovers during long periods of separation