Substantial Vintage Hardstone Locket figural • 14k yellow gold

• 14k yellow gold

stamped only on the bail

in a sweet detailed heart version

28 carats total weight)• Face of ring measures 6

5mm wide and 1mm thick• 4

Substantial Vintage Hardstone Locket figural • 14k yellow goldLockets have been around in some form or another for hundreds of years. They emerged from jewels that might be more accurately described as vessels meant to hold perfumes or tinctures or herbs. The locket as a holder of keepsakes portraits (photographic or earlier), hair, and the like rose in popularity in the 19th century and has been particularly popular during wartimes ever since, as a way to hold close to you those who are physically far. This