It begins like a secret slipped into a pocket; a glint of warm gold, seven tiny stars arranged as if someone once mapped their favorite constellation and hid it here for safekeeping. This Victorian locket feels like a story waiting to be opened, its engraved surface catching the light in a way that recalls candlelit letters, whispered promises, and the kind of devotion that tucks memories close to the heart. The bow-topped hinge, whimsical and just a touch theatrical, could be the flourish of a lover who insisted beauty should accompany even the smallest acts of remembrance.

Handcrafted in England in about 1890, this 18 karat gold locket holds seven sparkling old-cut diamonds: one at approximately .17 carats (3.8 × 3.8 × 1.9 mm) and six closed-back stones at about .10 carats each for a combined .77 carats total weight. It is hallmarked with the crown and “18,” along with the maker’s mark "JS." The locket measures 43.5 mm north to south including the bow, 28.6 mm across, and 5.3 mm deep, and it weighs a beautiful 13.7 grams. The interior frames remain intact and ready to hold whatever tiny treasures you choose.

This is the kind of piece that becomes a character in your life; quietly present, softly gleaming, waiting to gather new moments as lovingly as it has guarded the old. A jewel for someone who understands that stories are not merely told, they are worn.

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Item ID: LTA27197VA