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Magnificent hand engraved antique double sided locket
Here is a truly mgnificent hand engraved antique double sided locket that was made over 130 years ago and is still in exceptional condition and highlights the quality that can be achieved with hand engraving compared to machine engraving or just stamping out a design. Made in 15 carat gold, the colour of the gold has a such a wonderful warm tone to it and measures 31mm across by 38.8mm or 53.4mm to the very top of the bail for the chain to pass through. Not only will this easily accommodate two photos inside, but regardless of which way is facing forward, this locket will no doubt always get the admiration that it rightly deserves. The time needed to hand engrave both sides would have been immense and is a real testament to the quality of workmanship that could be achieved all those years ago. With such a tactile feel to the engraving, the engraving on this locket is as good as you will ever see. Able to easily be worn on a simple chain or on a wide collar, this antique locket is spectacular and a fine example of jewellery from the Victoria era. Stock# ES8056 Circa: 1890 $3,350
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Antique monogrammed locket set with turquoise, pearls and coral
Here is a truly spectacular antique monogrammed locket set with turquoise, pearls and coral that was made in the Victorian period of the 1880's and looks spectacular from near or far. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the front has the most beautiful monogram of the letters I, C and H with the I being set with twenty eight pearls, the H being set with twenty pieces of coral and the C being set with twenty two pieces of turquoise. All of these come together to combine so beautifully and stand out even more set against the rich colour emanating from the yellow gold. Able to hold two photos inside, the locket itself measures 39.5mm across by 47.5mm or 56mm to the top of the bail for the chain to pass through and will so easily sit on a beautiful chain or a lovely Victorian era collar. This antique locket exemplifies the beautify and craftsmanship of the Victorian era and will no doubt always be admired. Stock# ES8604 Circa: 1880 $3,350
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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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Antique 15 carat photo locket set with pearls
Here is a truly fabulous antique 15 carat photo locket set with pearls that is made in such a unique and special design that will always be admired and commented on for its regal elegance and classic style to it. Dating from the 1880's, the locket measures 32.5mm across by 48.3mm or 62.7mm to the very top of the bail for it to be connected to a chain or a collar (as is in one of the images), this will surprise so many people when they discover that this is a locket as it will be seen more as a pendant than a locket. The detail and design is just incredible and a real testament to the jewellers and what they could create over 140 years ago. Set with six seed pearls, the beautiful scroll work around the setting adds to the charm and character of an already exceptional antique locket. Like no other, this is a pendant as much as a photo locket that will always be loved and cherished. Stock# ES8313 Circa: 1880 $Sold (For the locket only - collar is for display only. Collar is able for purchase and viewing here: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product/15-carat-gold-antique-collar-from-the-victorian-era/
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Antique silver, rose and green gold locket made in 1893
Green gold is rarely found today and was used in the late 1800's to highlight sections of a piece as can be seen here in this very attractive antique silver, rose and green gold locket made in 1893. With a beautiful floral motif, the locket is made in sterling silver and the flowers highlighted in rose gold and the leaves in green gold. With a lovely soft hue coming from the green, this is such an attractive antique locket that will continue to be admired and commented on every time that it is worn. Measuring 32mm across by 51mm, inside there is room to fit two photos to make it even more personal and special and will sit perfectly from a chain. Made in the Victorian era, this is a lovely example of an antique photo locket that is not only still in wonderful condition, but also so unique and special. Stock# ES8186 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1893 $Sold.
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Hand engraved 15 carat yellow gold locket from the Victorian era
This is such a beautiful hand engraved 15 carat yellow gold locket from the Victorian era, that would have taken such an immense time to hand engrave all those years ago, and allows either side to be worn facing forward where it will always be admired and commented on. The exquisite hand engraving really shines through and shows why hand engraving is far superior to machine engraving or mass produced lockets that are stamped out by the hundreds and all look the same. There is nothing quite like an antique, and nothing more individual than engraving something by hand. Measuring 31mm by 48mm, inside allows two photos to be placed to make this locket even more special and personal and even well after 120 years has passed since it was made, it still looks and feels wonderful to the touch. This is a lovely example of a late Victorian locket that will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES8190 Circa: 1890 $2,600
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Beautifully hand engraved antique sterling silver locket
Here is such a beautifully hand engraved antique sterling silver locket that dates from the late Victorian era of the 1890's and is so incredible to admire from both sides. Measuring 34.1mm by 47.1mm, this is the perfect size to wear around the neck and get the attention and admiration that it so rightly deserves. The quality and detail in the hand engraving is just amazing and is a real testament to the jewellers during this time and what they could achieve. The time needed to hand engrave both sides would have been immense and there is nothing like hand engraving. Whereas now photo lockets are machine engraved or even more commonly just pressed and stamped out, nothing beats the look and tactile feel of something that has been hand engraved. And inside two photos will easily be able to be placed making this then become so much more personal and special to the wearer. Regardless of which side is being shown, there is little doubt that this antique locket will always be admired and appreciated. Stock# ES8034 Circa: 1890 $Sold.
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Antique rose gold hand engraved locket made in 1913
There is nothing more personal than your own photos inside a locket, and here is a very beautiful antique rose gold hand engraved locket made in 9ct gold in 1913 that will look perfect when worn around the neck. With a lovely floral pattern on both sides, the locket measures 19.3mm across by 25.3mm plus the link for the necklace to run through and when worn against the skin, the lovely warm tone of the rose gold will look even more beautiful. Able to fit two photos inside, this antique locket is so beautiful and highlights the quality of hand engraving over machine engraving making this not only a lovely antique photo locket, but one that is as individual as the photos to be placed inside. Stock# ES7534 Hallmarked: Chester 1913 $Sold
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Beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique enamel photo locket
Here is such a beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique enamel photo locket that will sit around the neck so perfectly and always be admired. Dating from the early 1900's, this locket has the most attractive enamel scene on the front that is still in superb condition well over 100 years later. The vibrant colours coming from the floral scene is just so beautiful and then this floral motif is repeated on the other side with the pattern on the back. Measuring 23.7mm across by 32.9mm to the top of the bail for the chain to go through, inside will hold two photos, that once placed inside, will make this locket so much more personal and special. Stock# R648 Circa: 1900 $1,950
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Plain double sided 9ct rose gold photo locket made in 1919
So simple and elegant, this plain double sided 9ct rose gold photo locket made in 1919 will always look so good around the neck. More often than not, photo lockets are engraved. And while this gives them a lovely charm and character all to themselves, often people are just after a simple, yet elegant locket such as this one. Combined with the fact is in in rose gold which has such a beautiful colour and tone to it, and you have a photo locket that will always be loved and admired. Measuring 27.1mm in diameter or 34mm to the top of the bail for the chain, this locket will hold two photos inside. Many antique lockets are gold filled, or back and front, so finding one that is fully hallmarked as well as plain is a real lovely bonus. Once there are photos inside of those you love, there is nothing more unique and special as a locket worn around your neck. Stock# ES7478 Hallmarked: Chester 1919 $Sold
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Antique 18ct gold French Art Nouveau photo locket
Once photos of people dear to you are placed inside a locket, it becomes so personal, and here is a lovely antique 18ct gold French Art Nouveau photo locket that will always be loved. Dating from the late 1800's, this locket is typical of Art Nouveau jewellery that took so much inspiration from nature. With a lovely floral design on both sides, the colour of the gold has a wonderful satin finish to it that adds to the charm and character. Measuring 24.8mm by 32mm from the bottom to the top of the bail, this double sided locket is sure to always be admired and cherished. Stock# ES6349 Circa: 1895 $Sold