Antique Victorian Gold Engraved Heart Locket with Portraits c. 1890 step cut the act of fastening

the act of fastening

and typically had a rectangular shape

A rare and refined addition to any collection

a gorgeous

Antique Victorian Gold Engraved Heart Locket with Portraits c. 1890 step cut the act of fasteningThere is a tenderness to this Victorian gold heart locket that feels both youthful and enduring. Its face is engraved with alternating vertical stripes and delicate floral sprays, converging around a small star shaped cartouche at the center, a space once meant for initials, perhaps, or a secret known only to two. The border swells with scrolling gold ornament, framing the heart in a flourish that feels celebratory rather than ornate. It is sweet, but