{"product_id":"antique-9k-gold-garnet-engraved-shield-locket-with-blonde-hair","title":"Antique 9k Gold Garnet Engraved Shield Locket With Blonde Hair","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique buttery 9k yellow gold Victorian era foiled garnet cabochon shield locket with ornately engraved scrollwork and beveled glass oval frame with woven blonde hair inside.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis locket was originally a padlock but at some point in its history it was converted into a standard pendant. The conversion was done well, with the padlock closure sealed with gold to match the hinge side and a large jump ring bail soldered at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eOf the three garnets, two have a paper\/cardboard type of backing which holds foiling. The top right garnet is missing its foiling\/backing and was glued back in at some point. As a result, the top right does protrude out further than the other garnets.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is variation in the color of the garnets. In fact, the top two are almandine with more of a purplish-red hue, while the bottom is a red pyrope. All the garnets have minor blemishes typical of age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAside from issues mentioned above, the locket is in good condition. The bezel could be polished if desired. The locket looks lovely as it is now, but could be a future project to convert back to a padlock.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locket measures 1.1\" x 1.05\"\u003cbr\u003e\nFrame approx. 16.5mm x 13.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeighs 7.6 grams (5.69 grams when bezel frame is removed)\u003cbr\u003e\nNo hallmarks or maker's marks present. Acid test confirms 9k-10k gold on the locket and bezel that holds the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theophelia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53636026138923,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9872\/8747\/files\/il_fullxfull.7819153286_51v9.jpg?v=1780421651","url":"https:\/\/www.theophelia.com\/en-ca\/products\/antique-9k-gold-garnet-engraved-shield-locket-with-blonde-hair","provider":"Theophelia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}