Antique 9ct rose gold and turquoise puffed heart locket. This Edwardian heart is a superb, tactile piece. It's a medium size and is deep with pronounced lobes and a fine point giving it a lovely, classic heart shape. The gold is true rose gold, bright, warm and rich in colour. This locket opens along the edge toward the top and fastens firmly with an audible click. Circa 1900, British in origin.

There is a lip so photos can be inserted. No plastic coverings. This can be added to a new 9 carat rose gold trace chain if required, please choose the length you require at checkout.

Hallmarked for 9 carat gold. Full hallmarks to the back, which are rubbed and partial marks on the edge of the front. 1900, Birmingham.

Turquoise to the front, approx 2.3 mm

Measures approx 19.7 mm tall by 15.7 mm wide by 8 mm deep - it's a deep, puffed heart.

Weighs 2.1 grams.