Lockets have been around in some form or another for hundreds of years. They emerged from jewels that might be more accurately described as vessels - meant to hold perfumes or tinctures or herbs. The locket as a holder of keepsakes - portraits (photographic or earlier), hair, and the like - rose in popularity in the 19th century and has been particularly popular during wartimes ever since, as a way to hold close to you those who are physically far. 

This double-sided locket features a heavily chased frame, with a pnoto on eacn side aepicting a baby ana a man. whle these pnotos coula easily be removed for your own, we can't guarantee that won't result in a haunting - and you could easily layer photos over top, just in case.

Good antique condition, with wear to glass. c.1900.

Details:

• 9k yellow gold, unstamped but tested
• 42x31x10mm
• 8.0g
• Please select chain options from drop down menu, all chains are new-stock 10k yellow gold curb link (1.3mm, slightly thicker than pictured)