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All My Love - Victorian 9K Rose Gold Heart Engraved Locket. Pendant This lovely locket is crafted from 9K , tested. Featuring Victorian styling, exquisite engravings, and quality craftsmanship. The locket is heart shaped with beautiful engraving on the front and back of the piece. Featuring a blanc shield cartouche, floral detail, and scrolls. It has a lovely polished front and back with a nice rose gold aged patina. The inside of the locket is consists of one black liner, one plastic protector and one frame. The locket opens and closes well. The chain is rose gold filled, and a perfect match with the locket. The chain features a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This gorgeous Victorian era piece looks beautiful when worn, truly a piece to be treasured and enjoyed for many years to come.
Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.
Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.
Lockets evolved from ancient amulets to mementos... growing increasingly prominent by the 19th Century. European designs date back to the 16th Century, where small pendants were worn to ward off evil spirits. One of the earliest known examples of a locket with a picture in it is Queen Elizabeth I's ring (ca.
In the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.
Measurements: Locket (including bale) 21.00 mm x 15.00 mm Chain 18"
Weight: 3.30 grams
Condition: Very Good
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1880