{"product_id":"antique-9ct-gold-octagonal-locket-white-red-paste-flower-edwardian-cn1382","title":"Antique 9ct Gold Octagonal Locket | White \u0026 Red Paste Flower | Edwardian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 9ct gold locket in an unusual octagonal form — the centre set with white paste stones arranged around a red paste in the form of a flower. Paste stones — leaded glass cut to mimic precious stones — were used extensively in Edwardian jewellery, valued for their optical properties and the range of colours they could achieve. The combination of white and red in a flower arrangement gives this locket a decorative character distinct from plain metal pieces of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal form itself is less common than the oval or heart shapes that dominate locket design of the period — a shape that gives the piece a more architectural, considered quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpace for two keepsakes within. Acrylic present on the left side, bezel insert present on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreat condition overall. The front face is clean and crisp throughout. The back carries a couple of very minor surface dings — noted for accuracy — which are consistent with age and handling over more than a century and do not affect the appearance of the piece when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Edwardian, c.1901-1909\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front and back plates of the locket are 9ct gold — the faces you see when wearing and handling the piece. The setting, hinge mechanism, bezel and structural elements are silver — the internal framework that holds everything together\u003cbr\u003e\nThis was not a cost-cutting measure but a considered construction choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight 25mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\nJump ring 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\n4.1 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thenorthc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57125198987644,"sku":"CN1382","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/3423\/1615\/files\/il_fullxfull.8223145591_f9pg.jpg?v=1782837406","url":"https:\/\/thenorthc.co.uk\/products\/antique-9ct-gold-octagonal-locket-white-red-paste-flower-edwardian-cn1382","provider":"TheNorthC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}