{"product_id":"a-breathtakingly-sentimental-survivor-from-the-edwardian-era-and-one-of-those-deeply-romantic-heirloom-treasures-that-instantly-pulls-you-into-another-lifetime","title":"A breathtakingly sentimental survivor from the Edwardian era… and one of those deeply romantic heirloom treasures that instantly pulls you into another lifetime.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND | ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN 9CT ROSE GOLD DOUBLE-SIDED PHOTO LOCKET.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA breathtakingly sentimental survivor from the Edwardian era… and one of those deeply romantic heirloom treasures that instantly pulls you into another lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in warm glowing 9ct rose gold, this antique Edwardian round photo locket is wonderfully elegant in its simplicity — allowing the history and emotion of the piece to speak entirely for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many smaller examples from the period, this beauty is also generously sized and noticeably larger than the average lockets usually found in this design, making it incredibly striking when worn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece especially magical is that it still retains BOTH of its original bevelled convex glass covers. These beautiful domed “pool of light” style crystal panels create such an incredible softness and depth to the portraits beneath them, almost bringing the faces back to life when viewed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside are two original antique portrait photographs — one depicting a young child in delicate Edwardian dress, and the other a gentleman with a finely groomed moustache .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA frozen glimpse into lives, memories, and loved ones from well over a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locket opens in a wonderfully unusual and satisfying way — by gently unscrewing the top ball-shaped bail mechanism .Once loosened, the frame opens to reveal the treasured photographs protected safely beneath their original bevelled convex crystal covers on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, sentimental portrait lockets became immensely fashionable as photography became increasingly accessible. They were often gifted between spouses, lovers, mothers, and children — cherished keepsakes intended to keep loved ones forever close to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinarily romantic time capsule… the kind of treasure that makes you wonder about the faces, stories, and love it has quietly carried through generations .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*chain not included*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The locket measures 3.2cm in diameter and weight of 6.5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51208818327858,"sku":null,"price":4295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260522-143934.jpg?v=1779745201","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-breathtakingly-sentimental-survivor-from-the-edwardian-era-and-one-of-those-deeply-romantic-heirloom-treasures-that-instantly-pulls-you-into-another-lifetime","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}