The Charm of Vintage Lockets
Secretive, sentimental and sweet, lockets are a guaranteed hit with any girl. Here are some ideas for making yours uniquely personal.
Discover MoreA good heart shaped padlock that can either be worn on a chain around the neck or attached to a bracelet. It is 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold and has been set with three almandineA variety of red garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour can resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. garnets with a small chrysolite in the centre. The gold has been finely with swirling leaves. On the reverse is a glazed section that holds a lock of hair. This can be removed if wanted. The top hinges back to open. It was made circa 1830-1840. The garnets were slightly tilted in the photos but have now been centred!
Secretive, sentimental and sweet, lockets are a guaranteed hit with any girl. Here are some ideas for making yours uniquely personal.
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