There are pieces of Victorian jewelry that feel less like adornment and more like declarations, small, golden manifestos of devotion, remembrance, or steadfastness. This extraordinary anchor locket belongs to that rare class. Its bold sculptural form rises like something from a maritime novel with swirling scrolls, granulated borders, and a perfectly domed locket framed by a cascade of tiny beads and architectural curves. At its center blooms a bouquet of flowers, delicately chased and applied in mixed gold tones, preserved not in a vase but in time itself. Nothing about this piece whispers. It is a jewel that stands boldly, beautifully, and entirely on its own.

Handcrafted in about 1860, this substantial locket is fashioned in 15 karat gold, unmarked but tested. It features a hinged glass compartment beneath the floral panel, preserving its original fittings. The piece measures 58.5 mm north to south including the bail, 32.6 mm across, and a deeply dimensional 14.5 mm thick. It weighs an impressive 17.87 grams.

A jewel like this does more than complete an outfit, it transforms it. It asks to be worn with intention, cherished for its artistry, and carried forward by someone who appreciates the kind of Victorian drama that never truly goes out of fashion.

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Item ID: LT1125904VS