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 62.5% 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 A 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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