The Details
Materials Gold-filled
Age Art Nouveau, c. 1900s
Condition Very good antique condition, with the gold plating on the front and back well-preserved. There are gentle surface wear marks and minor scratches, typical of an antique piece. There is a small loss of gold plating around the tiny hole at the bottom of the heart (a design feature). Please refer to the images for details
Size The locket measures 2.7 cm in length, including the bail, and 1.7 cm at the widest point
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Antique Art Nouveau Gold-Filled Heart Locket with Ruby Accent
This sweet antique Art Nouveau/Jugendstil heart-shaped locket, dating back to the early 1900s, is the perfect sentimental gift for someone special. The heart shape and central floral motif are timeless symbols of love, often seen in sentimental jewelry from this era.
The front of this lovely gold-filled locket is adorned with a delicate engraving of a vertical branch with leaves, running down the center. At the base of the branch sits a small, round faceted red stone, likely a ruby. On either side of the central engraving are delicately engraved scrollwork patterns. The locket is free of design on the back.
The locket has a warm yellow-gold matte finish, and the bail has a slightly different tone.