A vibrant antique locket dating to the early 19th century c. 1820s, this beautiful jewel fits neatly into the late Georgian era. Designed as tactile round shape carnelian disc with a miniature double glazed locket compartment. Carnelian is visually pleasing orange-red hue stone that glows in the light. It was a popular choice in the English and French courts of the 18th century, often considered to be a lucky stone. Here, the 12 mm locket opens and closes beautifully and is framed in 9ct rose gold. Perfect for keeping small keepsakes. Please note the chain shown is for demonstration purposes only.
Measurements: the pendant measures 26 mm in diameter excluding the jump hoop and bail
Weighs: 7.51 grams
Hallmarks: none, tests as 9ct gold