Victorian Silver Niello Locket with Vermeil Interior, Antique French XIX Century Locket victorian_bracelet as the high temperature required

as the high temperature required to solder the piece would melt the silver and damage the mirror

The spring ring will need to be pushed closed but is secure

The ring shows lovely lattice work from the back and sides

diamondsWeight: 5

We love the buttery old gold color

Victorian Silver Niello Locket with Vermeil Interior, Antique French XIX Century Locket victorian_bracelet as the high temperature requiredThis breathtaking silver niello locket is adored with a beautiful flowing leaf pattern and a lovely interior vermeil gold wash. Niello is a technique in which a material, often silver, is engraved and filled with a mixture of sulphur, copper, silver, and lead. After being fired in a kiln the niello mixture melts and fills in the crevices, leaving a lovely matte design. This particular locket is in good age related condition but wears signs of its age.