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Cloisonné Keepsake - Vintage Gold Plated Enamel Floral Locket Pendant & 14K GF Chain. . This pretty locket is crafted from gold plate over metal. The chain is crafted from 14K gold fill, hallmarked 1/20 14K.  The locket features vintage styling, cloisonné enamel -work. and quality craftsmanship. This pretty pendant is made in the form of a locket, in which photos or a sentimental item can be put inside. The locket opens and closes well, with the perfect snap sound once closed. The locket is decorated on both sides, with back, green, orange, coral, and peach enamel work, in the form of a flower. The pendant has been matched up to a chain, which is 14K gold fill, featuring a spring ring clasp in perfect working order.  This vintage pendant would make a lovely gift for that special someone or a wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection. 

History: Among the earliest examples of cloisonné are six Mycenaean rings of the 13th century bce. The great Western period of cloisonné enameling was from the 10th to the 12th century, especially in the Byzantine Empire. In China cloisonné was widely produced during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911/12) dynasties.

The history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to early 19th century England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.

The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.

Measurements: Pendant (including the bale) 39.00 mm x 26.00 mm     Chain 18" 

Weight: 16.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Pendant: Asia       Chain: Ireland 

Date: Circa 1970       Chain: 21st Century