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Vintage Ivy Leaf Engraved 9ct Rosey Gold Locket with "HB" initials on Jump Ring, 1.86g
Vintage Ivy Leaf Engraved 9ct Rosey Gold Locket with "HB" initials on Jump Ring, 1.86g
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Vintage lockets are just amazing - so delicate, so considered and so meaningful. I am old enough that one of my first pieces of jewellery from my grandparents was a locket - and I treasure it to this day. The hand engraving on this rosey gold oval locket is stunning - with an ivy foliage pattern on the front and back (different leaves - a three leaf wide ivy on the front and a more elongated ivy leaf pattern on the reverse). We love the craftsmanship of these pieces - the fact that each and every line was meticulously hand engraved and these have now built with glorious patina. This locket is old rosey gold and we are such fans of that hue. The very middle bears a very delicately carved "HB" that blends beautifully with its foliage.
Designed to hold photos or mementos of loved ones this one is empty and waiting for your family story.
Particulars:
Weight 1.86g
Width 15.6 x 23.35
Hallmarks - none - acid tested for 9ct gold - external "HB" on locket and hand scratched XVIII on the inside of both sides
Condition - the pattern on the outside is still lovely, it opens and closes well, the inside is a much brassier colour and we did test this to confirm its gold content. Hand engraved XVIII on both insides. The inside of the bail has some wear as you would expect with age - but it is still solid.
Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.
Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.
All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.
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Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.
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