Victorian Engraved Heart Padlock Locket clip on earrings Modelled in 9 karat gold

Modelled in 9 karat gold with English hallmarks for London

arms and silver settings that have blackened over the years - an effect that contrasts wonderfully with the icy white diamonds

something along the lines of Love serving Beauty

and then another

dangling from chains

Victorian Engraved Heart Padlock Locket clip on earrings Modelled in 9 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An intricately engraved gold heart padlock locket dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. One side features a keyhole and foliate motifs, the other ivy leaves and two hearts. It has two hinges, allowing both front and back to open, with space in the middle for a photograph or other small memento. MEASUREMENTS 2. 6 x 2. 1cm WEIGHT 6. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Good, one side doesn't click in