This Victorian locket pendant necklace is of English origin, crafted in 15ct rose gold with some 18ct yellow gold patina remnants, weighs 21.6g and measures 22 inches long. The highly ornate locket pendant measures 4.5cm long and 26mm wide. Epitomizing the popular necklaces of the 1840's Victorian 'sentimentalism', this locket pendant exposes a dual-faceted ovular plaque, adorned with artistically rendered foliate and lozenge-motif chase work, engraved in vertical alignments within alluring 'stripes' of polished and textured gold, creating a classically distinct and delightful pattern. The front facet of the locket is embellished with an artistically outlined polished gold shield motif profile for engraving a monogram or a family coat of arms. This authentic Victorian locket pendant of exquisite artisanship features a dual-sided compartment to conceal a pair of photographs, locks of hair of beloved persons or any other memento of sentimental and memorial significance. A substantial ovular loop stamped with the purity mark 15ct complements the alluring locket pendant. The integrated 15ct gold chain is composed of interlocking 'curb'links and is secured with a spring-ring clasp closure.
The '15ct' gold purity was legalized in England in 1854 together with '12ct' gold, both of which were declared not permissible as of 1932 in favor of 14k gold which was stamped '585' in Europe.
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