Butterfly & Flowers - Vintage English 9K Gold Engraved Floral Locket Pendant & GP Chain (VP280)

Butterfly & Flowers - Vintage English 9K Gold Engraved Floral Locket Pendant & GP Chain (VP280)

$995.00

Butterfly & Flowers - Vintage English 9K Gold Engraved Floral Locket Pendant & GP Chain. This wonderful locket id crafted from 9K gold, hallmarked 375 for 9K (British hallmark for 9K gold), and a makers mark M.M. The chain is crafted from gold plate over metal. This locket features vintage styling, full hallmarks, and quality craftsmanship. This vintage pendant is made into a beautiful locket. The front of the locket features exquisite engravings of a butterfly landing on a field of flowers to the matte reverse side. Can be worn both ways, two pendants for the price of one! The inside features its original inserts, and linen liners. The chain is a substantial vintage gold plated fancy link design, with works beautifully with the precious locket. This vintage locket looks fabulous when worn, truly a wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection.

History: 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.

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

Measurements: Locket (Including the bale) 40.00 mm x 24.00 mm Chain: 18"

Weight: Locket 4.90 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: England

Date: circa 1980