1881 antique locket highlighted with rose and green gold

Gold can be made in different colours by being alloyed with other metals, such as to produce rose gold, it is made by primarily adding more copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in a lovely warm tone to it, and green gold is made by adding silver or many years ago, cadmium. to the gold. However the green colour is more a soft green colour and while never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and is used perfectly here to highlight the leaves in the design in this gorgeous antique double sided photo locket that was made in 1881.

With a gorgeous floral design in the centre, the flowers have been highlighted in rose gold and the leaves in that lovely soft tone of green that adds such a unique and attractive charm to an already very beautiful locket.

Measuring 3.3cm across by 4.1cm or 6cm to the top of the large bail at the top, inside this locket is able to hold two photos as well as having its original bezels inside.

In beautiful condition, and destined to always be a wonderful conversation point, this antique locket is as attractive today as when it was made.

Stock# EC1388

Hallmarked: Birmingham 1881

$1,300