Vintage Engraved Floral Oval Locket

A small oval locket with a soft Florentine brushed finish, bright-cut by hand with a single flower and sweeping leaves around a polished diamond-shaped cartouche. The cartouche was left blank for initials. The back is smoothly polished, and inside are two oval frames for keepsakes. Engraved lockets like this were treasured gifts in the 1950s–1960s, small enough for everyday wear on a fine chain.

Materials:
Gold-filled metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Style/design notes: Oval locket with bright-cut floral engraving, a polished diamond cartouche with a zigzag border, a Florentine brushed front and a polished back
• Function: Hinged locket with two interior frames; jump ring bail
• Color: Gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with tarnish and spotting inside, light scratches on the back and wear to the finish
• Measurement: 0.5" × 0.75"

Collected by Mineral and Matte