Antique 18K Solid Gold French Victorian Locket with Hinged Glass Partition table_cut_emerald The interior of the locket

The interior of the locket has a hinged glass partition which can be used to move the glass from one side to the other to protect a special photo or memory

this was a popular technique to create a locket with a quality gold content but a metal frame to increase affordability

The links on this are very unique with a twisted 'paper clip' design connected by trace chain

56 g (together)Period: Napolen III c

Do note that they close with an antique leverback hinge which threads through the back of the ear and attaches to a rivet at the top of the earring

Antique 18K Solid Gold French Victorian Locket with Hinged Glass Partition table_cut_emerald The interior of the locketThis exquisite antique locket was crafted around 1880. Crafted with care and attention to detail, it features an engine turned guilloche background with an intricately applied scroll design. The interior holds a unique beveled glass partition, typical for French lockets and rare to find elsewhere. The partition allows you to preserve cherished memories, be it a photograph, a lock of hair, or a sentimental keepsake close to your heart. Crafted from