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  Antique Swallow Locket

  $275.00

  

  

  

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  Antique Swallow Locket

  $275.00

    

  Description

  This necklace features an antique, square diamond-shaped locket engraved with a jewel encrusted image of a swallow in flight.  The eye of the swallow is a red paste stone and the body has several tiny clear paste and turquoise stones. The locket drops from a chain assembled from two different antique, gold-filled watch chains. It clasps in the front with a large antique spring ring connected to an watch clip, allowing you to add other charms if desired or to switch out the locket.

  The locket is in good working condition and shuts securely.

  Details and Materials

  • necklace is 20" in length
  • locket is 20 x 20 mm
  • antique gold-filled watch chains, spring ring and watch clips

  Origin Story

  Swallow birds were frequently used in antique jewelry designs, particularly during the Victorian era.  Legends say swallows led ships home as they neared land and helped guide their way home.  Swallows are also associated with faithfulness, as they mate for life.

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  Antique Etched Oval Locket

  $385.00

  

  

  

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  Antique Etched Oval Locket

  $385.00

    

  Description
  

  This necklace features an antique, rosy gold-filled locket, c. 1910, on a chain made of handwoven, gold-filled chainmaille and antique book chain segments.  The etched floral design of the locket's front includes clear and red paste stones. The reverse side is etched with a cursive monogram.  The locket shuts securely and the back side is very slightly dented - considering it is over 100 years old the locket is in great condition!

  Details and Materials

  • 14k gold filled jump chainmaille jump rings
  • antique gold filled necklace links
  • gold-filled spring ring clasp
  • locket hangs from an antique pocket watch swivel clip and can be removed
  • necklace is 30" in length, can be shortened to 24"
  • locket drops 3" from center jump ring

  Origin Story

  The inside of this locket is marked H&H with an etched star, indicating it was made by Hamilton & Hamilton Jr. of Providence Rhode Island, a jewelry manufacturer that opened in 1883 and closed its doors in 1922.  The antique pocket watch clip is marked H&SB with an etched star, indicating it was made by the W.S. Blackinton & Company.  This company was started by two brothers in 1865 and was originally a manufacturer of gold jewelry in Meriden, CT. 

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  Vintage Locket with Yellow and Rose Gold Flowers

  $255.00

  

  

  

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  Vintage Locket with Yellow and Rose Gold Flowers

  $255.00

    

  Description

  This necklace features a vintage locket, circa 1940, in 14k rolled yellow and rose gold with ornate hand engraving that is almost chinoiserie in style. The hinge is tight and the locket closes securely. The interior the locket contains 2 frames and 2 plastics. 

  The chain is hand-assembled from several vintage watch chains and the locket drops from a vintage pocket watch clip.  This clip adds versatility to this piece as you can detach the locket and add a different pendant for a new look.

  Details and Materials

  • locket is 1 3/8" in diameter
  • necklace is 32" long but can be clasped shorter
  • locket drops an additional 2 1/4" from the base of the necklace
  • oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp
  • vintage silver and gold-toned watch chain components
  • oxidized silver-filled jump rings

  Origin Story

  Lockets gained popularity during the Victorian era after Queen Victoria wore a mourning locket with a photo inside of her beloved husband Albert every day, setting a fashion trend. Prior to his passing, her husband had gifted her with a charm bracelet with eight lockets, each containing a lock of hair from each of their children.

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  Antique Pin Striped Locket

  $385.00

  

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  Antique Pin Striped Locket

  $385.00

    

  Description

  This necklace features an antique locket with paste stones and center royal blue sapphire on a handwoven chain made from oxidized silver-filled and rose gold-filled jump rings. The locket has an etched pinstripe design in the background, a warm rosy gold patina and the engraved initials RK inscribed on the reverse side.
  
  The locket's interior has its frame and picture protector intact.  It opens from the side and snaps easily and securely shut.  
  
  Details

  • locket is 1 1/4" in diameter and drops 2 1/2" from the base of the necklace
  • necklace is 24" in length
  • rose gold-filled toggle closure
  • locket is attached to an antique spring ring clasp, so you can change out pendants 

  Origin Story
  
  Lockets gained popularity during the Victorian era after Queen Victoria wore a mourning locket with a photo inside of her beloved husband Albert every day, setting a fashion trend. Prior to his passing, her husband had gifted her with a charm bracelet with eight lockets, each containing a lock of hair from each of their children. 

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