A charming vintage 1940s Vargas 10 carat rolled gold/gold filled sterling silver heart locket & chain.
Rolled gold/ gold fill is a mechanically bonded layer of solid gold, over a base metal, in this case sterling silver. It is much thicker than modern electroplating and can withstand plenty of wear and use without the silver showing through.
The locket is engraved and chased on one side in a very pretty floral & heart pattern with the other decorated in guilloche engraved lines so you can wear either side facing to vary the look. It opens from the side and has two fixed photo frames inside, pictures simply tuck under the rim. The locket suspends from a classic curb link chain.
MATERIALS: rolled gold/gold filled sterling silver
MEASUREMENTS: locket 1" (25mm) high, measured with bale, 5/8" wide (20mm) and 5mm deep, chain 17" (43cm)
WEIGHT: 5 grams
HALLMARKS: locket stamped '1-20/10K G.F.', 'VARGAS' and 'STERL. TRIMMINGS' (indicating a 1/20 ratio of solid gold over silver)
DATE: Art Deco, 1940s
CONDITION: Very, very good vintage condition with no wear to the gold layer, (any dark marks are camera shadow). The locket closes securely and the hinge is in good order. The chain is kink free and the clasp fastens securely
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide. All orders are despatched next business day and sent with full tracking. Global Express shipping is available if required, simply upgrade your shipping method at check out.
- Unless otherwise stated any antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in purchase. However, do rest assured all items will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery presentation box.
- RETURNS, you can return your item for a full refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order if you wish to do so.
- Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, flaws are exaggerated and aren't as noticeable to the naked eye, similarly shadows caused by studio lighting can give rise to discoloured areas that don't exist.
Rolled gold/ gold fill is a mechanically bonded layer of solid gold, over a base metal, in this case sterling silver. It is much thicker than modern electroplating and can withstand plenty of wear and use without the silver showing through.
The locket is engraved and chased on one side in a very pretty floral & heart pattern with the other decorated in guilloche engraved lines so you can wear either side facing to vary the look. It opens from the side and has two fixed photo frames inside, pictures simply tuck under the rim. The locket suspends from a classic curb link chain.
MATERIALS: rolled gold/gold filled sterling silver
MEASUREMENTS: locket 1" (25mm) high, measured with bale, 5/8" wide (20mm) and 5mm deep, chain 17" (43cm)
WEIGHT: 5 grams
HALLMARKS: locket stamped '1-20/10K G.F.', 'VARGAS' and 'STERL. TRIMMINGS' (indicating a 1/20 ratio of solid gold over silver)
DATE: Art Deco, 1940s
CONDITION: Very, very good vintage condition with no wear to the gold layer, (any dark marks are camera shadow). The locket closes securely and the hinge is in good order. The chain is kink free and the clasp fastens securely
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide. All orders are despatched next business day and sent with full tracking. Global Express shipping is available if required, simply upgrade your shipping method at check out.
- Unless otherwise stated any antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in purchase. However, do rest assured all items will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery presentation box.
- RETURNS, you can return your item for a full refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order if you wish to do so.
- Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, flaws are exaggerated and aren't as noticeable to the naked eye, similarly shadows caused by studio lighting can give rise to discoloured areas that don't exist.