Antique rose gold round locket dating back to the Victorian era. The surface of this beautiful locket features a small flat surface surrounded by etched ornate scrolls. On the underside of the locket '9CT BACK & FRONT' are marked indicating the gild quality.

During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a locket of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.

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.

ERA:

Victorian, circa. 1837-1901

MEASUREMENT:

The locket measures 2cm / 0.7" in length and 2cm / 0.7" in width and 4mm / 0.2" in thickness. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct rose gold chain.

CONDITION:

The locket is in excellent antique condition, the locket closes securely and the piece is free of dents and scratches.