Book Locket necklace in silver: ornate, silver-plated book locket on silver-plated chain

A highly detailed, book-shaped locket on a vintage style, silver plated chain with textured links.

The high quality locket is plated with silver, and is very shiny. The back of the locket has a simple pattern of many fine, vertical lines. It opens and closes beautifully – it won't slip open by itself, but neither will you ruin your fingernails trying to open it! It sits flat when fully opened, and inside it are two oval spaces for two images or photographs, measuring 15mm by 9.5mm. You could also add a tiny piece of fabric or ribbon, a lock of hair, a note, or some other small thing. I recommend adhering your treasure to the inside of the locket, or stuffing it in securely, to be certain that it won't come loose and work its way out.
The Victorians loved lockets, and used to keep all kinds of things in them. They were worn inside or outside the clothing, by both men and women, including soldiers in battle, so that they could keep their loved ones close all the time.
The chain is iron based, plated with silver, and has textured, oval links. The necklace fastens with a high quality, silver plated lobster-claw clasp, which clips into a small, twisted ring.

Please note that while one of the photographs shows three different lockets, this listing is for the silver-plated one. The brass plated and copper plated lockets are also available here in my Felt shop.

The necklace measures 44cm, including the lobster-claw clasp. The locket measures 23mm lengthwise, not including the baile (the little hanging loop at the top), and 19mm across.

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Silverlight Jewellery ... soft gothic.