Antique Victorian Orchid Aesthetic Period Book Sterling Silver Vermeil Locket

  
Tests for sterling silver, glass. A treasured, harder to find orchid motif. The intricate yet subtle details of this antique Victorian locket are impossible to look away from. Tiny shimmering multi-colored paste enhance its serene design, distinctive to the Aesthetic Period. Washed in gold, its sterling silver setting forms a book shape and features a functional latch-a special finishing touch.

Want to personalize your locket? We can size, print, and precision-cut your photo(s) for a perfect fit. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting.

Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. All cabs are intact and original. Vermeil finish has soft wear in spots.

Closes firmly with original latch. Floriography, or the language of flowers, is rooted in the Victorian era. It refers to the assignment of special emotional meanings to certain flowers.

Including those flowers in jewelry was a way to slyly convey one's feelings in a society that discouraged showing your emotions. For example, red roses were (and still are today) associated with romantic love and passion, while forget-me-knots were associated with remembrance. Designers switched from darker pieces to more delicate designs that looked light and natural.

Motifs became more about nature, the heron bird was a popular choice, and the pieces became more decorative. A preference for natural gemstones and naturalistic curving lines grew - replacing the iconographic, ornate looks of earlier Victorian pieces.

_gsrx_vers_1436 GS 9.0.5 (1436). This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "oxfordjewel" and is located in this country: US.

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• Brand: Unbranded
• Style: Locket
• Type: Pendant
• Department: Women
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Pendant/Locket Type: Photo
• Vintage: Yes
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Antique: Yes
• Base Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: 925
• Metal: Vermeil
• Era: Victorian (1837-1901)