How do I date an antique heart locket?

Dating relies on hallmarks, metal purity, and stylistic cues such as the engraving style or the type of gemstone settings used. Victorian examples often feature high-carat gold or sterling silver with deep hand-chased ornamentation. Edwardian pieces tend to display lighter filigree work or platinum-topped gold, while mid-century vintage items utilise nine-carat yellow or rose gold with simpler geometric engraving.

Can I put photographs inside these lockets?

Many of the heart shaped pendant items listed are functioning lockets designed to hold miniature portraits or locks of hair behind glass or metal frames. Vintage nine-carat gold and Victorian gold examples frequently retain their internal bezels and rims. However, solid items such as vesta cases, sovereign holders, and pillbox pendants are solid containers not intended for photographic display.

What is gold back and front construction?

Gold back and front refers to a manufacturing technique where thin sheets of solid gold are applied to a base metal interior shell. This method allowed makers to produce durable lockets with the visual appeal of solid gold at a lighter weight. It is commonly found on vintage pieces from the mid-twentieth century and requires gentle handling to preserve the thin precious metal exterior.

Search 0

73,827 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 246 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTSNEW

Heart Shaped Pendant

246 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Heart Shaped Pendant

17 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

These heart shaped pendant pieces combine sentiment and ornament, spanning Edwardian, Victorian, and mid-century designs in gold, silver, and gemstones.

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Tourmaline Heart and Pearl Drop Pendant

1900 - 1920

Save

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Tourmaline Heart and Pearl Drop Pendant

From Crispin Jewellery

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

jewellery

← 1 2 →

65,512

Antiques For Sale

246

Antiques Approved Today

4,573

Antique Uploads This Month

441,112

Total Antiques Sold

Heart Shaped Pendant

Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Tourmaline Heart and Pearl Drop Pendant

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories