Retro Floral Foliate Heart Locket, Hand Chased, 9ct Front & Back, Canadian, Pendant Necklace, Vintage, Optional Chains, circa 1930's-50's, 3.90 grams.

You will love the feel of this heart shaped vintage locket in 9ct buttery gold. A handtooled floral and foliate design adorns the front of the locket with the edges of the locket smoothly polished. You won't be able to stop running your fingers across the surface.

A thumbnail side tab opens the locket to reveal one frame and cover along with the original blue backing paper. Photographs of a stylish young woman with a wide smile, curled hair and a striped shirt in the back of a truck and a sweetheart looking so happy on the right looking. A lip around the inside left will hold a picture with a frame. The locket closes with a satisfying snap.

The reverse is a polished yellow gold stamped "9ct Front & Back" which indicates the front, back and sides are solid 9ct gold and the hinges and inner edges are crafted of metal layered in gold fill. Since gold is a soft metal, this extends the life of the locket as the hinges and closures wear much faster if crafted in solid gold. There is some patina to the inside of the locket where the gold fill has worn away and loss of gold fill to the bale.

Measuring just over 3/4" wide, and 1" tall including the solid gold jump ring. It is almost 1/4" deep and weighs 3.90 grams. There is something about it's plump curves and smoothness that is very satisfying to touch.

Included with your purchase of this pendant is a 14k yellow gold filled cable chain 1.5mm wide or a 1.5mm 10k solid gold rope chain which I purchased new from Stuller. The photograph of the pendant on the life-sized display is with the 18" yellow gold filled cable chain. I do have longer solid gold chains available. If you prefer a longer solid gold chain, please message me for pricing and availability.

The chain options for your purchase are:

1) 16" 14k yellow gold filled cable chain for $325

2) 18" 14k yellow gold filled cable chain for $325

3) 20" 14k yellow gold filled cable chain for $325

4) 24" 14k yellow gold filled cable chain for $330

5) 36" 14k yellow gold filled cable chain for $335

OR a 1.5mm 10k solid yellow gold rope chain:

6) 18" rope chain in 10k solid yellow gold, 1.5mm wide, with lobster clasp for $475

There is light scratching across the surface of both the front and reverse side of the locket as well as a pinprick ding on the lower right side on the front and one as the reverse as shown. The gold was tested with a GemOro AuRACLE Gold Tester. I acquired this beautiful piece from an estate collection in Little Britain, Ontario, Canada, where I acquired several other vintage and antique items. What a fantastic addition to your collection this will make!

This locket is in lovely vintage condition with typical wear expected for its age and as noted above. A red and black striped decorative gift box tied with a matching red satin ribbon is included with your purchase of this locket. I am happy to provide additional pictures upon request.

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If you are not satisfied with your purchase, I have a 30-day return policy with the item returned in the same condition and manner that it was sent, with shipping paid by the customer.

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