A Victorian heart locket in tested 9ct gold, engraved with ivy on the front and a floral
design on the reverse. In 19th-century symbolism, ivy represented fidelity, devotion, and bonds that endure over time. As an evergreen that clings and grows, it was especially associated with love that persists despite absence or distance, making it a favoured motif for sentimental jewellery.
The locket opens to a compartment intended for a photograph or keepsake. This comes on a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain.
Details
Period: Victorian, late 19th century
Weight: 2.67 g
Dimensions: 22 × 15 mm including bale
Depth: 6.4 mm
Materials: Tested 9ct gold
Condition: Very good condition with light age-related wear.
A Victorian heart locket in tested 9ct gold, engraved with ivy on the front and a floral
design on the reverse. In 19th-century symbolism, ivy represented fidelity, devotion, and bonds that endure over time. As an evergreen that clings and grows, it was especially associated with love that persists despite absence or distance, making it a favoured motif for sentimental jewellery.
The locket opens to a compartment intended for a photograph or keepsake. This comes on a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain.
Details
Period: Victorian, late 19th century
Weight: 2.67 g
Dimensions: 22 × 15 mm including bale
Depth: 6.4 mm
Materials: Tested 9ct gold
Condition: Very good condition with light age-related wear.
