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Victorian Garnet Heart Locket Bracelet
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In the Victorian era, locks of hair and elaborate hairwork pieces were often given and treasured as keepsakes in the same spirit that we might have carried a photo of a loved one in our wallet ten years ago, or now use as the image on our smart phone lock screen today. This Victorian era bracelet is a pretty example of love token hair jewelry with a sinuous round chain, decorative barrel clasp and a garnet puffy pendant heart with a locket back containing plaited hair.

  • Materials

    14k gold (tests), 5.2mm x 4.3mm garnet cabochon, glass, hair

  • Age

    c. 1870

  • Condition

    Very good

  • Size

    6 7/8" length, 5/8" x 1/2" heart

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VictorianEra

18371901

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