The original Anatomical Heart Locket, by Peggy Skemp, is an intimate sculptural scientific illustration that invites exploration. The necklace features a 1.5"x .75"x .5" anatomically correct human heart which opens to reveal a meticulously detailed interior. It is pleasantly solid in cast and fabricated white bronze. The bronze is a simple alloy of base metals containing no heavy metals. The locket is held shut by the trunk of the aorta, which acts as a snap. It hangs on an 18" nickel foxtail chain, threading through the superior vena cava and left pulmonary vein. he closure is a sterling silver swivel clasp. The heart hangs slightly anterio-inferiorly as in the human body. It is a conversation piece which delights the anatomically-inclined wearer.

Each piece is entirely hand made with care in Chicago, IL by the artist, with occasional, greatly appreciated help from a few other local artisans. The hinge and snap are entirely hand fabricated in sterling silver, and the piece is carefully tested and hand polished before shipment to you. It comes with a small yellow polishing cloth so that you can keep it brightly polished for years of wear. There is a small silver tag on the end of the chain with the makers mark PS. If you have any skin allergies to base metals, I would recommend either purchasing the sterling silver version, or I could plate this for you with rhodium for $20. Rhodium is a metal similar to platinum and is what most white gold is plated with in order to keep it silvery-white.

Any questions or special requests, please don't hesitate to send a conversation. The artist answers queries directly, in as timely a manner as possible.

The Anatomical Heart Locket is Copyright 2009, Peggy Skemp Jewelry.
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photos by R. Hanel and AJ Kane

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