{"product_id":"victorian-gold-filled-oval-hair-locket","title":"Victorian gold filled oval hair locket","description":"Antique Victorian gold filled oval locket with scalloped edge and wavy engine-turned circular design framing an oval cartouche - back has same design with larger cartouche; inside reveals a compartment holding a swirl of brown hair over pink silk, framed by an engine-turned surround and reeded bezel, circa 1860s-1880s.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Victorian hair lockets were worn during the Mourning Era following the death of Prince Albert, and would be used, along with other types of jewelry, to hold the hair of a loved one that had passed.  But hair was also given as a token of affection, often within families.  This particular piece could have been used either way.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measurements: weight 7.2g, 27x20mm w\/o bail \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Condition: great antique condition with overall surface wear - see photos \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Markings: n\/a \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Please look closely at all photos and description and message me with any questions you might have, or to request a video.   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Please be aware that because of close-up photography, some items may appear bigger on your screen than they are in real life.  This is why I give full measurements and a hand for comparison on all of my items.   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you do not absolutely love your purchase, please message me to arrange a return and full refund.","brand":"Mindi Lyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67707384201513,"sku":"5736831822","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8706\/7689\/files\/il_fullxfull.8813013599_gugt.jpg?v=1793308077","url":"https:\/\/mindilyn.com\/products\/victorian-gold-filled-oval-hair-locket","provider":"Mindi Lyn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}