Victorian Garnet Heart Locket
This locket is set with deep red garnets, faceted and foil-backed to produce a dark, light-absorbing surface. In Victorian jewellery, garnet was associated with constancy and enduring attachment, valued for its depth of colour rather than brilliance. The stones are arranged in a scalloped surround, enclosing a polished central heart.
Heart-shaped lockets were among the most personal forms of Victorian jewellery. They functioned as private containers for images, hair, or written fragments.
Details
Victorian, circa 1880-1900
Gilt Metal, Garnet
Height: 32 mm
Weight: 4.6 g
Condition: Good antique condition
This comes with a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain and a period velvet ribbon.
Victorian Garnet Heart Locket
This locket is set with deep red garnets, faceted and foil-backed to produce a dark, light-absorbing surface. In Victorian jewellery, garnet was associated with constancy and enduring attachment, valued for its depth of colour rather than brilliance. The stones are arranged in a scalloped surround, enclosing a polished central heart.
Heart-shaped lockets were among the most personal forms of Victorian jewellery. They functioned as private containers for images, hair, or written fragments.
Details
Victorian, circa 1880-1900
Gilt Metal, Garnet
Height: 32 mm
Weight: 4.6 g
Condition: Good antique condition
This comes with a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain and a period velvet ribbon.
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