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.

Our stunning Victorian locket features engravings of ornate Forget-me-not flowers and beautiful flourishes. The inside of the locket can house two large pictures.

The locket is 9ct gold on the back and front, meaning the interior is not gold although the front and back of the piece are 9ct gold. During this period many lockets were made with brass interiors for strength.

ERA

Victorian, 1837-1901

HALLMARKS

None, tested gold.

MEASUREMENTS

The locket measures 3.4cm / 1.3" in height (excluding top ring) and 2.6cm / 1" in width. The locket hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain measures 18" / 45.72cm. (The chain pictures is a thicker chain used in our styling pictures, if you would like a heavier chain please get in touch). 

CONDITION

The piece is in excellent condition. The locket secures with a click.

SKU

1425

ABOUT US

Mayveda Jewellery was founded by Tiffany and Gillian. Inspired by their great, great Grandmother ‘Mayveda’ the brand was created to celebrate one-of-a-kind fine antique jewellery and expertly crafted designer vintage costume jewellery. Mayveda seeks pieces of jewellery of the highest quality and historical significance.

When we own a piece of antique or costume jewellery we become a custodian holding onto it and adding to it’s already rich history.