There are pieces of Victorian jewelry that feel less like adornment and more like declarations, small golden manifestos of devotion, remembrance, or steadfastness. This antique Victorian anchor locket belongs firmly to that rare class. Its bold sculptural form rises with unmistakable confidence, the anchor rendered in sweeping scrolls, granulated borders, and architectural curves that feel almost ceremonial. At the center, a floral bouquet blooms in applied mixed gold tones, delicately chased and dimensional, preserved not in a vase but in time itself. The anchor motif, long associated with hope, constancy, and safe harbor, gives this locket a powerful symbolic presence that is both romantic and resolute.

Handcrafted around 1860, this substantial antique locket is made of solid 15 karat gold. Though unmarked, it has been professionally tested and confirmed. The locket opens on a hinge to reveal a glass-covered compartment beneath the floral panel, retaining its original fittings, a rare and desirable survival in Victorian gold lockets of this scale. The piece measures approximately 58.5 millimeters north to south including the bail, 32.6 millimeters across, and an impressive 14.5 millimeters in depth. It weighs 17.87 grams, giving it a commanding yet wearable presence.

A jewel like this does more than complete an outfit, it transforms it. Worn on a long chain or close to the heart, this Victorian floral anchor locket carries the drama and symbolism that define the very best nineteenth-century jewelry. It is a piece for someone who appreciates history made tangible, artistry made bold, and the enduring appeal of antique gold jewelry that refuses to fade quietly into the background.

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Item ID: LT1125904VS