{"product_id":"vintage-cloisonne-locket-necklace-pendant","title":"Vintage cloisonné locket necklace pendant.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVintage cloisonné locket necklace pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eChina 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSize: 3 cm L x 1.5 cm W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLockets originated as protective amulets in ancient civilizations and evolved into sentimental jewelry symbols by the 16th century in Europe. Their history spans from talismans holding herbs and relics to Victorian-era keepsakes with photos and hair, reflecting cultural shifts in protection, memory, and love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e17th-18th Century Sweet Surprises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe 1600s brought mourning lockets, like post-execution tributes to King Charles I—loyalists basically wore tiny protest pendants. Around 1740, clever split lockets reunited lost kids with moms, a heart-melter before DNA tests. Factories kicked in, making them cheap thrills filled with woven hair or pint-sized paintings for lovebirds on a budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVictorian Love Letter Lockets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe 1800s Victorian boom? Pure locket mania—steam power dropped prices, and by 1871, they were \"must-haves\" for everyone. Queen Victoria set hearts aflutter with hubby Prince Albert's portrait bracelets and her own widow's weepies. Stuff 'em with daguerreotypes, photos, or braided tresses, and boom: eternal romance in a necklace, straight out of a romance novel!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eModern Twists and Timeless Treasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWorld Wars turned lockets into soldier's sweethearts, with family snaps sold at post offices for quick comfort. Today? They're customizable cuties holding ashes, pet paw prints, crystals, or QR codes—vintage vibe meets modern magic. Lockets prove some bling gets better with age, always ready for your next emotional adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iapello Arts \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51633578803490,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8183\/2390\/files\/1A3AFA90-7D83-44A0-8DAE-98584470A2D3.jpg?v=1778615067","url":"https:\/\/www.iapello.com\/products\/vintage-cloisonne-locket-necklace-pendant","provider":"Iapello Arts \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}