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Very rare antique family locket that can hold 6 photos
Here is such an amazing and rare antique family locket that holds not two, but six photos and is so beautifully hand engraved on both sides. Made in rolled gold which was a technique used from the 1860's where a layer of solid gold was bonded to metal, this is so much stronger and longer lasting than simply gold plating and also has the distinct advantage of being able to be engraved. With only the slightest amount of wear showing on the side, it is a testament to the quality and longevity of rolled gold. Measuring 24.6mm across by 27.8mm it is the perfect size to wear on a chain and thanks to the exquisite engraving can so easily be worn with either side facing forward. This is a spectacular example of an antique locket that will always be admired from near or far. Stock# ES9091 Circa: 1880 $2,650
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Antique double sided pique photo locket made in the 1880’s
Here is a very beautiful and very rare antique pique locket that dates from the 1880's. Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: What is pique jewellery? With its beautiful chocolate brown colour emphasized by the border of gold as well as the shield in the centre, this will suit so many different styles of chains as well as outfits to wear it with and will always be a wonderful talking point. Measuring 29.3mm across by 37.2mm or 45.2mm to the top of the locket, inside it can hold two photos to make it so much more special and personal. There is nothing quite like a locket around your neck with photos of people that you love, and nothing quite like pique jewellery. Stock# ES9068 Circa: 1880 $1,450
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Sterling silver hand antique engraved locket made in 1879
Today it is common to mass produce lockets including having the "engraved" design simply being pressed or stamped out, or if it is engraved, this is done by a drill, however nothing beats the quality as well as the tactile feel to the touch of an antique locket that has been exquisitely hand engraved such as this beautiful sterling silver hand antique engraved locket made in 1879. It is incredible to think that this locket was made over 140 years ago and not only looks incredible on both sides, but is still in wonderful condition. The amount of hours and skill obtained to hand engrave this locket would have been immense and is a true testament to the quality of craftsmanship to the person who achieved this. Wearing this around your neck, it will be difficult to decide which way to wear forward as both sides are just as beautiful as one another. Not only are both sides engraved, but the bail for the chain to go through has also been engraved showing how much care and attention to detail went into making this all those years ago. Measuring 50.6mm or 66mm to the top of the bail by 39.7mm across, inside it will easily hold two photos making this so much more personal that just a pendant and is a piece of jewellery that looks as beautiful today as when it was made. Stock# ES9021 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1879 $1,450
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Antique 9 carat rose gold heart shaped garnet and pearl locket
There is nothing more personal than a locket worn around your neck with photos of loved ones inside, and here is a very beautiful antique 9 carat rose gold heart shaped garnet and pearl locket that was made in the Edwardian era of the early 1900's. The colour of the rose gold has that wonderful warm tone to it that looks so beautiful against the skin as opposed to the very pink colour from most modern rose gold. The colour of the gold matches so well with the garnet and even highlights the sweet pearl set above it. With elegant hand engraving on the front to add even more charm and character to the locket, it measures 34.5mm by 33.4mm across and will easily hold two photos inside. Perfect for any time of the day or night, this is a lovely antique photo locket with so much charm and character. Stock# ES8704 Circa: 1910 $1,750
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Art Deco double sided photo locket made in rose gold
Here is a very beautiful and elegant Art Deco double sided photo locket made in 9 carat rose gold in the 1920’s that has such a simple yet elegant geometric design on the front that adds so much charm and character to it. Able to hold two photos inside, the locket measures 25.8mm in diameter and was made in solid gold as opposed to being a back and front locket which is a sheet of gold laid and pressed over a base metal. This locket is still in wonderful condition and will always be loved and admired every time that it is worn. Stock# ES8708 Circa: 1920 $825
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9 carat rose gold oval antique photo locket made in 1911
There is something so lovely about wearing a genuine antique photo locket around your neck with images of people that are close to you inside, and here is a charming 9 carat rose gold oval antique photo locket that was made in 1911. Able to hold two images inside, the locket measures 21mm by 28.5mm and was made in solid rose gold and the colour of the rose gold has such as wonderful warm tone to it that looks so beautiful against the skin. With both sides beautifully engraved, this is a lovely example of an antique locket that will be perfect for any woman and any occasion. Stock# ES8653 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1911 $975
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Antique 9 carat rose gold locket made in 1911
Perfect to wear all the time, this antique 9 carat rose gold locket was made in 1911 and looks as beautiful today as when it was made over 100 years ago. Able to hold two photos inside, the locket measures 24.6mm in diameter and is made in 9 carat rose gold. Some antique lockets of the same era are called back and front lockets which is a layer of gold pressed over a base metal, and while there is nothing at all wrong with these, this one is solid gold, with the beautiful colour of the rose gold having that wonderful soft tone to it. With both sides just as beautiful as each other, this antique photo locket will always be loved and adored. Stock# ES8652 Hallmarked: Chester 1911 $975
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Antique 9 carat rose gold round locket made in 1914
Perfect for any woman of any age, this antique 9 carat rose gold round locket made in 1914 has the style starting to show of the upcoming post war Art Deco period of the 1920's coming through with its vertical lines incorporating its design as well as the simple elegance of the earlier Edwardian period. Measuring 24.7mm in diameter and able to hold two photos inside, this is a very elegant example of a genuine antique locket that will always look so stylish regardless of where or when it is worn. Over 100 years old, this is a design that looks as modern and contemporary today as when it was first made all those years ago. Stock# ES8454 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1914 $725
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Diamond and pearl double sided antique pendant with hand painted portraits on ivory
Here is a truly exquisite diamond and pearl double sided antique pendant with hand painted portraits on ivory that gets more and more beautiful the closer you look at it, and is a real testament to what the jewellers of the Victorian era could produce. So beautifully hand made in 15 carat rose gold and silver where the diamonds are set, silver was used to set the diamonds into during this time until the early 1900’s as until then white gold was not yet invented and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until around the same time as white gold. Not only are there rose cut diamonds set on the top in what can only be described as the most gorgeous setting, as well as more rose cut diamonds at the very bottom, but looking close at the portrait of the young lady, there are ten more rose cut diamonds including the ones is a very sweet heart design. In total there are sixty five rose cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.78 carats, as well as seventeen natural pearls to compliment the beauty of this piece. Then when you look into the eyes of both the young lady and the baby, this also exemplifies the quality of the pendant as these have been hand painted to the highest standard complimenting the piece even further. And on the back of each portrait are the names "Ellen Lorna Fielden, when 18" and "Cecil M. Fielden, 1 year old". After extensive research we have found that not only were they brother and sister, but they were actually twins, both being born on the 30th September, 1854 in Yorkshire. With Ellen being 18 years old when painted, this would put the piece at being made around 1872 which is exactly in the style and era of this pendant. All of this makes this pendant so much more special and magical and a real way to hold a peace of history in your hand. Measuring 36.5mm across by 65mm or 75mm to the very top of the bail, this is by far one of the most outstanding antique pendants that you will lever come across, and an absolute treasure to admire from near or far. Stock# ES8367 Circa: 1872 $6,850
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Antique cameo brooch locket from the Victorian era
This is such an elegant antique cameo brooch locket from the Victorian era that dates from the 1870's and has such a regal look and feel to it. Made in 15 carat gold and measuring 4.1cm across by 7cm from the very top to the bottom of the foxtail link tassel, the brooch has a very elegant sway and flow to it when worn thanks to the charming tassel. The cameo has been expertly hand carved and displays so much detail and would have been carved by a true master who knew how to exemplify fine quality that is combined with the stunning mount that it has been placed into. Not only a brooch, the reverse side has a locket compartment making this so much more unique and personal once a photo is placed inside. This is a lovely antique cameo brooch that also has a matching pair of earrings which can be viewed in another window here: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/product/antique-cameo-drop-earrings-from-the-victorian-era/ Stock# U027 Circa: 1870 $2,800
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Antique garnet and diamond locket pendant dating from the 1870’s
So elegant and typical of jewellery from the mid-Victorian era comes this antique garnet and diamond locket pendant dating from the 1870's that will always be admired from near or far. Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and silver, the reason that silver was used to set the diamonds into was that it was known that the yellow from the gold could artificially tint the diamonds yellow and as white gold was not yet invented and platinum was not used in jewellery until about the same time as white gold in the early 1900's, silver was used. The pendant is set with three oval cabochon cut garnets that have such a wonderful intense burgundy red colour to them and are highlighted by twelve rose cut diamonds. Measuring 24.4mm across by 29.9mm, turning the pendant over reveals a locket compartment to put the photo of a loved one to then make this so much more personal and special. Perfect for any occasion, this is a stunning example of mid-Victorian jewellery at its finest. Stock# ES8196 Circa: 1870 $5,900
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Early Australian antique locket by Aronson in superb condition
Here is a beautiful early Australian antique locket by Aronson that is in superb condition even well after 100 years has passed and looks as good today as when it was made. The jewellery company Aronson have become known as one of Australia's most prolific jewellers whose jewellery has become very sought after in recent years. More often than not, many antique lockets are made in rolled gold and are often stamped or called gold lined, meaning there is sheet of gold that has been bonded to a base metal, whereas this one is in solid gold. Not only this, but it also retains its original matte finish and has such an incredible tone and texture to it. Measuring 25.9mm across by 31mm or 35.7mm to the top of the locket, inside it will hold two photos in its elegant shield shape. Above the locket is a delightful finial with a ball style at each end and it is stamped with the makers mark denoting Willis. As beautiful today as when it was made, this is not only a wonderful locket, but a wonderful piece of early Australian jewellery that can be worn and loved. Stock# ES8315 Maker: Aronson & Co Circa: 1910 $985
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