Heart-Tugging Antique Glass Locket new york with full British hallmarks for

with full British hallmarks for Chester 1885

this sweet pearl-dusted crescent moon came to us as a fine brooch crafted near the turn of the century

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75" (can be easily moved)• Links are tapered

5 (slightly out of round) and can be resized within two sizes• Face of ring measures 11

Heart-Tugging Antique Glass Locket new york with full British hallmarks forLockets 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. We love