Vintage 1960 9ct Gold Round Locket Necklace Small RingThe 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 vintage 1960s pendant features a solid 9ct
The necklace had a good weight and quality feel
The pendant measures 44
This ornate hollow puffed heart has a number of marks indicating the piece was hallmarked in Chester
mounted on a curved pin in silver
The piece is unusual and rare in design
The diamond is set into an elaborate claw setting sometimes refereed to as a 'Belcher' setting
these amazing insects can live up to 20 years
US: 6 3⁄4
none of the pearls are missing and the metal is not faded
known by various names including the Albert Clip
The pendant is heavy in weight giving it a beautiful quality
a newly prosperous America was crazed with consumerism