Vintage Engraved Vine Locket Pendant

A round locket etched all over with a delicate trailing vine — leaves, tendrils, and small berry clusters cover the finely lined gold-tone ground in soft two-tone contrast. The bail is a mix of silver-tone and gold-tone metal, an unusual detail on an otherwise classic piece. Opens to two smooth, empty photo compartments inside.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: Unsigned
• Style/design notes: Round locket with engraved trailing vine, leaf, and berry motif over a fine linear textured ground, two-tone bail (silver-tone loop, gold-tone base)
• Function: Locket, opens to two photo compartments
• Color: Gold-tone with silver-tone engraved detailing
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images
• Measurement: 1" diameter

Collected by Mineral and Matter