Antique Heart Lock Pendant or Clasp of 9ct Gold 18k pansy pendant The total necklace length is

The total necklace length is 17

They are fitted with back-to-front hinged closures

the crystal opal is a later replacement stone

The gold purity has been verified through XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing

" -John Ruskin

Antique Heart Lock Pendant or Clasp of 9ct Gold 18k pansy pendant The total necklace length isRomantic and versatile, this antique heart lock pendant (circa 1910) is crafted in 9ct gold and designed as a fully functioning padlock. Once a favored motif of the Edwardian era, the heart lock symbolized love, loyalty, and devotion, making it both a sentimental jewel and a practical clasp. The piece measures approximately 0. 9 inches long (when closed) by 0. 6 inches wide, weighs 2. 6 grams, and remains in excellent antique condition. It can be worn