2 1/8 (excluding bail). Tests for 800 silver. Unlock a hidden world of Victorian symbolism. From the era when symbolic meaning was used as a form of communication, this antique silver locket tells a story of innocence through its intricately designed daisy flower motif. The bright silver patina brings out the delicate details that are in slight relief on both sides of the piece. With its large silhouette and double-sided mirror, this locket is both meaningful and practical, allowing you to swap one mirror for a favorite photo. Want to personalize your locket? We can size, print, and precision-cut your photo(s) for a perfect fit. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Both mirrors are highly reflective with no cracking or rusting. The pair of original textile/rope frames holds the mirrors in place. One rope is loose at the bottom of the mirror. Slides and latches securely at the bottom. Floriography, or the language of flowers, is rooted in the Victorian era. It refers to the assignment of special emotional meanings to certain flowers. Including those flowers in jewelry was a way to slyly convey one’s feelings in a society that discouraged showing your emotions. For example, red roses were (and still are today) associated with romantic love and passion, while forget-me-knots were symbolized remembrance. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria. Taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1503 GS 9.2.1 (1503). This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “oxfordjewel” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Brand: Antique
- Style: Locket
- Type: Pendant
- Base Metal: Silver
- Metal: Silver
- Metal Purity: 800
- Department: Women
- Jewelry Department: Fine
- Pendant/Locket Type: Photo
- Vintage: Yes
- Antique: Yes
- Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
- Original/Reproduction: Original