3 300 €
Hide pricesThis lovely antique pendant, an 18-karat gold photo locket, is adorned with small pearls and embossed designs. The combination of different shades of gold gives this piece a unique character. You can insert a photo or a lock of hair, for example. It features a small inner glass pane framed in gold and an opening/closing mechanism that is still in good condition. Crafted in the second half of the 19th century.
| Weight | 15,30 g |
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Dimensions - bow included (cm) |
3,3 x 2,5 |
| Ref. | #7652 |
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Highly popular during the 19th century, antique gold photo lockets hold a special place in the history of jewelry. Both decorative and deeply personal, they were designed to keep a portrait of a loved one, a cherished memory, or sometimes a lock of hair close to the heart.
Particularly fashionable during the Second Empire and Victorian eras, these pendants were made in a wide variety of shapes, including oval, round, heart-shaped, and occasionally rectangular designs. Crafted in yellow or rose gold, they could feature delicate engraving, chased decoration, floral motifs, monograms, pearls, or precious gemstones.
Their interiors generally contain one or two compartments designed to hold miniature portraits or photographs, often protected by glass.
Today, antique gold lockets are appreciated for their craftsmanship, delicate decoration, and sentimental significance. Worn on a short chain or a long necklace, they combine the distinctive charm of 19th-century jewelry with a style that remains particularly appealing today.
