{"product_id":"flowers-sentiment-vintage-sterling-silver-rose-yellow-gold-engraved-floral-locket-chain-vp259","title":"Flowers \u0026 Sentiment - Vintage Sterling Silver,  Rose \u0026 Yellow Gold Engraved Floral Locket \u0026 Chain (VP259)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Sentiment - Vintage Sterling Silver, Rose \u0026amp; Yellow Gold Engraved Floral Locket \u0026amp; Chain. This exquisite locket, and chain is crafted from sterling Silver, tested \u0026amp; a sterling hallmark on the chain. This lovely locket features vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The locket is comprised of a sterling silver encasement, with delicate engraved gold, and rose gold overlay, designed in a floral motif. The front of the locket has a satin finish, whereas the back features a high polish, and opens and closes perfectly. The chain is a vintage fancy linked design., featuring a spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This locket would make a wonderful gift for that special someone. Unique \u0026amp; so pretty! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSilver was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efirst found in large amounts around 5000 BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, when prehistoric people dug the first copper mines. ... Large-scale silver mining had developed in Anatolia by 3000 BC. This was to meet the demand from the first ancient city states, which used the metal as a common medium of exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sterling alloy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Locket 27.00 mm x 16.50 mm    Chain: 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.60 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41053134258234,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_3890_271baaa7-5b23-4658-982b-6c1e3a6edcda.jpg?v=1760494313","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/flowers-sentiment-vintage-sterling-silver-rose-yellow-gold-engraved-floral-locket-chain-vp259","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}