A golden keepsake from another era
This 24k gold-plated oval locket captures the full elegance of Victorian style jewelry: a diamond-cut faceted border that catches the light, a delicately hand-engraved flower on the front, and an ornate crown-shaped bail decorated with scrolls and a floral finial. A discreet hinge opens to two inner compartments, ready to hold two treasured photographs or keepsakes — a true sentimental photo locket in the finest antique tradition.
Type: Oval hinged locket pendant, double photo compartment Style / Period: Victorian style (late 19th – early 20th century) Material: 24k gold-plated metal Dimensions: 43 mm (1.69 in) height with bail / 33 mm (1.3 in) height without bail / 17 mm (0.67 in) width / 8.5 mm (0.33 in) thickness Origin: France Condition: Very good vintage condition
The craftsmanship draws the eye immediately: the diamond-cut border plays with light from every angle, while the central floral motif, hand-engraved with curling foliage and detailed petals, reflects the careful workmanship typical of Victorian-era sentimental jewelry. The crowned bail, with its symmetrical scrollwork and floral finial, carries that same attention to detail right up to the point of attachment.
Worn alone on a fine chain or layered with other pendants, this locket fits naturally into both everyday and dressier looks. Its double compartment also makes it a piece with meaning — slip in a photo, a lock of hair, or a small note.
This piece speaks to collectors of antique and Victorian-style jewelry, vintage lovers seeking a one-of-a-kind find, and anyone searching for a gift with real sentiment behind it.
Its authenticity, the precision of its engraving, and its excellent condition make this a locket that's rare to find so well preserved — the kind of piece meant to be passed down.
An antique Victorian style locket, 24k gold-plated and hand-engraved with a floral motif, finished with a diamond-cut border: an elegant, timeless hinged photo locket, perfect for collectors and vintage lovers alike.
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