Leave it to a queen to start a whole new movement in jewelry. It was Queen Victoria and her beloved Prince Albert that first defined the Sweetheart Locket; with Victoria being gifted a charm bracelet with eight hanging pendants, each containing a lock of hair from their children - to after Albert’s passing - where she had a locket dangling, his portrait encasing. A wearable reminder of the love they clearly had for each other and the beginning of the lock down of lovers.
Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece.
Locket #1 (1890 - 1910) is a long oval shape, embedded with CZs in 14k goldfill. Comes with vintage photographs inside. Has the name Midge engraved on the back. Measures 2.5" by 1". Paste stones are high quality, leaded glass imitation stones created in the 18th century and known for their brilliance.
Locket #2 (1901-1910's) This Locket is a beautiful circle locket embedded with CZ's in Goldfill. Stamped with S&BL Co., this locket was made by the Sigmund and Benedict Leder Company. Active from the 1870's through the 1930's, they were known to produce high quality Victorian and Art Nouveau designs. Creating popular keepsakes during the edwardian era. This piece is just the locket and does not include a chain. Measures 1.1"
Locket #3 (1880's-1910's) This piece features a vase design surrounded by beautiful leafs and rose gold floral etchings. Open it to find vintage photographs inside. This piece is just the locket and does not include a chain. 10k GF. Measures 1" by .6"
Collected by Mineral and Matter