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Victorian "AEI" Miniature Locket

$375

The AEI is Latin, and stands for Amity, Eternity, Infinity, signifying everlasting love. The locket is fingertip-sized and holds a braid of hair, which you could remove and replace if you wanted to.

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  • Materials

    gold fill, glass, hair, 14k gold chain (new)

  • Age

    c. 1850 

  • Size

    1/2" long (not including ring at top) 3/8" wide, 18" chain

  • Condition

    very good

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Aboutthe

VictorianEra

1837 — 1901

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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