{"product_id":"solid-gold-edwardian-heart-shaped-locket-on-9-carat-18-inch-necklace","title":"Solid Gold Edwardian Heart Shaped Locket On 9 Carat 18 Inch Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA splendid heart shaped solid gold antique locket which was crafted by the esteemed makers, Sheldon Brothers, in the Edwardian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch a romantic gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high quality fully hallmarked gold locket is suspended from a stylish 9 carat gold 18 inch necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anterior surface is ornamented with a shield shaped cartouche which also resembles a heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartouche is framed by acanthus and ivy leaves and a forget-me-not flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe posterior surface is also decorated with superbly engraved ivy leaves, sinuous acanthus leaves and a single forget-me-not flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvy leaves represent strong bonds, loyalty, fidelity and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart shapes convey true love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget-me-nots symbolise deep love and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcanthus leaves represent enduring life and longevity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique English gold locket is suitable to hold two photographs, locks of hair or miniature portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original solid gold photograph frames, waxed paper backings and both clear portrait protectors are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll clasps and hinges work perfectly. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevintagecompactshop.com\/collections\/antique-gold-lockets\" title=\"More superb fully hallmarked antique gold lockets.\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore superb fully hallmarked antique gold lockets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eERA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdwardian (1909). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEASUREMENTS:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocket Height 2.2 cm (Total Height Including Bale 2.7 cm.) Width 1.9 cm.  Weight 3.8 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecklace Length 18 Inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight 4.4 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIALS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocket 9 Carat Gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecklace 9 Carat Gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocket Fully Hallmarked Birmingham Assayed 9 Carat Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNecklace Stamped .375 9 Carat Gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe understand how time consuming it can be to source a solid gold locket because so many of the lockets for sale online are rolled gold or gold plated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo save you time we only source fully hallmarked solid gold lockets aged over 100 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will \u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e see rolled gold, gold plated or gold back \u0026amp; front lockets in our stores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe include images of the hallmarks and so you can be certain of the antiquity and purity of the antique gold lockets in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll jewellery purchases are shipped in pristine jewellery cases, with luxury gift boxes and handmade gift tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you to be happy with your purchases and so we offer a full money back guarantee (less shipping costs). See our return policies for details. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery aims:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE EXPRESS DELIVERY on this order worldwide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 DAY SHIPPING UK - next working day delivery when purchased before 11 am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e5 DAY SHIPPING to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Hong Kong, Singapore \u0026amp; the rest of the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder by 11 am for same day dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe no longer ship to Germany \u0026amp; the other EU countries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you need any help with the checkout process etc feel free to contact us:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmail:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eantiqueandcollect@gmail.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall: 0789 6616374\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational callers: +44 789 6616374\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are able to send a PayPal invoice to you.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternatively our UK customers may reserve an item and pay by bank to bank transfer or send a cheque to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheques take approximately 48 hours to clear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal are accepted in our store. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree luxury gift box \u0026amp; handmade gift tag as standard with your order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe provide a free personal shopper service. If you are too busy to browse let us know your requirements and price range and we will personally select the finest variety of our stock to suit your specifications.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-tapiture-target=\"tapiture-chrome-extension-identifier-1465545028371\"\u003eEach purchase will be shipped in a beautifully decorated gift box - If you would like us to print a message for your gift tag just ask.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-tapiture-target=\"tapiture-chrome-extension-identifier-1465545028371\"\u003eAs gold, silver and vanities specialists we are uniquely placed to give you the history of your purchase. Each piece is shipped with a lavishly illustrated history.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use tracked, insured priority shipping \u0026amp; have supplied fine collectibles to many hundreds of delighted customers all over the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevintagecompactshop.com\/collections\/antique-gold-lockets\" title=\"More superb fully hallmarked antique gold lockets.\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore superb fully hallmarked antique gold lockets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheldon Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63946756587897,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/6567\/files\/Gold-Sheldon-Brothers-Gold-Jewellery-Locket.jpg?v=1783718652","url":"https:\/\/thevintagecompactshop.com\/products\/solid-gold-edwardian-heart-shaped-locket-on-9-carat-18-inch-necklace","provider":"The Vintage Compact Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}