Antique Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Photo Locket Pendant c.1920
Antique Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Photo Locket Pendant c.1920
Regular price$ 1,700.00
$ 1,700.00
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There is something wonderfully intimate about a locket like this, small enough to disappear into the palm of your hand, yet made to carry something immeasurably precious. This elegant bell shaped example has the quiet geometry and restrained glamour that defined the early Art Deco period, softened by delicate engraved detailing that feels almost architectural in nature. The golden surface has aged beautifully over the last century, giving it the warm glow only old gold acquires with time and wear. One can easily imagine it worn close to the heart, holding the portrait of a sweetheart, a lock of hair, or a tiny folded note never meant for anyone else's eyes.
Handcrafted around 1920, this Art Deco 18 karat gold photo locket measures 38.5 millimeters north to south including the bale, 19.5 millimeters across, and 4.7 millimeters deep, weighing 7.2 grams. Though unmarked, it has been tested as 18 karat gold. The locket opens to reveal two oval compartments ready for photographs or mementos, while the embossed front displays a stylized decorative motif typical of the elegant transitional period between late Edwardian and Art Deco design. Its unusual bell shaped form gives the piece a distinctive silhouette among antique gold lockets.
Some antique lockets feel purely decorative. Others feel personal from the very first moment you hold them. This one belongs firmly to the latter category, a tiny golden keepsake with just enough mystery left inside its quiet little walls. Elegant, understated, and deeply sentimental, it is the kind of antique photo locket that remains as meaningful today as when it was first given.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Item id: LTA26444VA
Handcrafted around 1920, this Art Deco 18 karat gold photo locket measures 38.5 millimeters north to south including the bale, 19.5 millimeters across, and 4.7 millimeters deep, weighing 7.2 grams. Though unmarked, it has been tested as 18 karat gold. The locket opens to reveal two oval compartments ready for photographs or mementos, while the embossed front displays a stylized decorative motif typical of the elegant transitional period between late Edwardian and Art Deco design. Its unusual bell shaped form gives the piece a distinctive silhouette among antique gold lockets.
Some antique lockets feel purely decorative. Others feel personal from the very first moment you hold them. This one belongs firmly to the latter category, a tiny golden keepsake with just enough mystery left inside its quiet little walls. Elegant, understated, and deeply sentimental, it is the kind of antique photo locket that remains as meaningful today as when it was first given.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Item id: LTA26444VA
