Metal: 15ct Gold
Age: 1918-1920
Marks: Partial Chester hallmark to locket, 15/625 to bail
Weight: 8.1 grams
Principal Stone: Diamond
Principal Cut: Cushion Cut
Size: 2mm x 2.5mm
Case: Modern Jewellery Box
Chain: Not included

A beautiful antique locket, heavy in weight at 8 grams and crafted from 15ct gold. The locket is rectangular with an old cushion cut diamond set into the case, and a wonderfully decorative engine turned pattern. The reverse is plain except for a partial Chester hallmark indicating it was made between 1918-20. Someone has also etched (very small) 1937 AD on the locket, perhaps a gifted date, but the locket's hallmark date is earlier than that.

Inside the locket are two spaces for photographs of loved ones, and the interior fittings can be very gently manipulated to remove the frame and existing old photograph should you wish. Overall the locket is in a good condition commensurate with age. There are some dents to reverse of the case but given this is an incredibly well-made piece of jewellery, it has weathered the last 100 years extremely well. 

All-in-all a solid and beautiful piece of history that we are selling without a chain - the chain in our photos is just to show you how the locket looks on the neck. You will need a chain that is at least 4 grams in weight to keep this locket safe, and you should note that the internal bail size is just short of 4mm

UK ORDERS
(inc. Isle of Mann & Channel Islands)

Orders over £50 are shipped FREE. Orders under £50 are shipped at a cost of £2.95. Your order will be sent via Royal Mail - either tracked or special delivery.

USA & EU ORDERS

We ship to the USA and select countries in the EU via DPD for £15. Allow approx a week for items to arrive that are not made to order. Note that customs checks are out of our control and may delay your parcel arriving.

RETURNS

You can return your jewellery within 30 days for a full refund or exchange, except items we have engraved or altered for you. Return costs are your responsibility.

CHRISTMAS GIFTING

We extend our returns period at Christmas time. Items purchased from 1st Nov can be returned up to 15th Jan for a full refund or exchange, provided the item is unworn and in new condition. Again, engraved and altered items are excluded.

MULTI-BUY DISCOUNT

We keep our prices reasonable all year round, which means we can rarely offer discounts. However, if you add two or more pairs of earrings to your basket (or in the case of helix earrings, two or more single earrings), an automatic 5% discount will be applied with our thanks.

We also offer 5% off when you add two or more anklets to your basket.

LOYALTY DISCOUNT

Purchasers who have ordered at least twice previously can use the code LOYALTY to get a 5% discount off their next order, assuming they use the same name and email at the checkout. With so many shops to choose from, we really appreciate our return customers and hope this small gesture shows our thanks.

*The loyalty and multi-buy discounts cannot be combined.

Sterling silver and 9ct yellow/rose gold all develop tarnish (the product of a chemical reaction), and this can happen quite quickly or slowly over time. Tarnish can look dark, discoloured or patchy and sometimes like a top layer of the metal is coming away - be assured it is not.

Tarnish tends to happen most quickly when the jewellery comes into contact with:

• Moisture, Perspiration & Humidity
• Chlorine / Pool / Hot Tub Chemicals
• Shampoos/Body Wash
• Sun Cream
• Perfumes, Moisturisers & Cosmetics
• Household Cleaning Products
• Insect Repellent

Light tarnish can be removed effectively from sterling silver and 9ct yellow or rose gold with a dedicated dry polishing cloth and we recommend the Town Talk brand. They have cloths for silver and gold. Please do not use these cloths on gold plated jewellery.

For advice on removing more stubborn tarnish, please reach out with photos and we can give you some product/care suggestions.