Artisan Sterling Silver Open Work Filigree Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Bar pin The ornate Gothic-style frame and

The ornate Gothic-style frame and intricate floral micro mosaic design are characteristic of mid-20th-century Italian religious craftsmanship

Metal: gold-washed or gilt brass

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This necklace is slightly different from another one listed on this website because it has a round bead in the middle between symmetrical parts of the necklace and slightly heavier

balanced composition

Artisan Sterling Silver Open Work Filigree Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Bar pin The ornate Gothic-style frame andBeautiful vintage sterling silver heart locket pendant featuring intricate openwork filigree in a gothic Celtic revival design. The locket opens on a sturdy hinge, creating a small hidden compartment traditionally used to hold a photo, keepsake, prayer, or tiny memento sometimes referred to as a poison or prayer locket due to the cage like construction. Crafted from solid sterling silver with intentionally darkened recesses that highlight the ornate