Antique Victorian Gold Engraved Heart Locket with Portraits c. 1890 Citrine Adorn yourself or a loved
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Adorn yourself or a loved one with this enchanting piece
then admiration
Item ID:RG0317099V
It’s the kind of ring that stops me in my tracks halfway across an antiques fair in London
2 millimeters with a depth of about 8
Antique Victorian Gold Engraved Heart Locket with Portraits c. 1890 Citrine Adorn yourself or a lovedThere is a tenderness to this Victorian gold heart locket that feels both youthful and enduring. Its face is engraved with alternating vertical stripes and delicate floral sprays, converging around a small star shaped cartouche at the center, a space once meant for initials, perhaps, or a secret known only to two. The border swells with scrolling gold ornament, framing the heart in a flourish that feels celebratory rather than ornate. It is sweet, but