A charming vintage 9ct yellow gold oval locket pendant necklace, hallmarked in London for 1983. This elegant piece features a beautifully engraved foliate design on the front, giving the locket a timeless and classic appearance.
The pendant opens to reveal two compartments for photographs or small keepsakes, allowing you to carry treasured memories close to your heart. Lockets have long symbolised love, remembrance, and emotional connection, traditionally worn to keep images of loved ones nearby. The foliate engraving adds further meaning, as foliage motifs often represent growth, renewal, and enduring life, making the piece especially meaningful as a gift.
The locket hangs from a delicate 16-inch gold chain, creating a refined and understated look suitable for everyday wear. The pendant carries clear London hallmarks, while the chain is unmarked but professionally tested as gold, ensuring authenticity.
With its classic design and sentimental symbolism, this necklace is suitable for both men and women, and makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or special milestones.
The necklace remains in good vintage condition, showing only light age-related wear consistent with its vintage character.
It will arrive in a vintage presentation box (not original to the piece but complements it beautifully), providing safe storage and making it ready for gifting.
Material: Solid 9ct yellow gold
Type: Vintage oval locket pendant necklace
Hallmark: London, 1983
Design: Engraved foliate decoration on the front
Interior: Opens to two compartments for photographs or keepsakes
Pendant size: 1.8 cm high × 1.1 cm wide
Chain length: 41.5 cm / 16 inches
Weight: 1.5 g total
Chain: Unmarked but professionally tested as gold
Condition: Good vintage condition with slight age-related wear
Style: Unisex vintage sentimental jewellery
Packaging: Comes in a vintage presentation box for safe keeping