{"product_id":"antique-victorian-french-hyper-realistic-scarce-almond-locket-pendant-with-duo-of-seeds-within-in-18k-gold-nut-charm-19th-cen-1800s","title":"Antique Victorian French Hyper Realistic \u0026 Scarce Almond Locket Pendant with Duo of \"Seeds\" Within in 18k Gold, Nut, Charm, 19th Cen, 1800's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn utterly captivating and hyper realistic French Victorian almond locket pendant; opening to reveal a duo of textured “seeds” within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair of textured, inner gold nuggets refers, fascinatingly, to the French concept of \"philippine\" twins; a metaphor for enmeshment, entanglement, intimacy and inseparability. Think \"two peas in a pod\" in English, with this word play transforming this already charming piece into a lover's symbol, or a communication of close friendship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted purely of richly yellow 18k gold, with the eagle's head hallmark (tête d'aigle) assay mark to prove it. Whimsical and very scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing in at 3.2g and measuring 18mm in length, excluding the bale, and 12mm wide. In excellent antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Kindly examine the photographs carefully as they are part of the description. We greatly encourage the request for additional images if needed, please feel free to request another angle, view, or aspect, etc.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Any chains, display boxes, staging equipment and\/or other pieces of jewelry used to style the main listing are not included in the sale, or for sale, unless otherwise noted.*\u003cbr\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e*Returns and exchanges are accepted within 3 days of delivery date. Item must be shipped within one week of my written confirmation of the return or exchange and its subsequent details. Return shipping must be insured and will be the buyer's responsibility. Items must be received in the same condition as sold\/shipped. Any customs\/tariffs\/import fees\/taxes incurred in the purchase are similarly the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Should the buyer fail to pick up the package or provide a correct address for its shipment and it is then subsequently returned to me, there will be a restocking fee of up to 10% to be deducted from the refund. If reshipment is desired, it is available at the buyer's cost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Items on sale are eligible for returns following the policies outlined above. There will also be a restocking fee of up to 10% to be deducted from the refund.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Products sold as is. The majority of my items are antiques which means they are at least 100 years old and have lived many lives. The rest of my pieces are vintage, pre-worn and pre-loved, unless otherwise noted. Please examine pictures closely as they are part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Thank you for your taking a look at my lovingly curated selection, and for your ongoing trust and support.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serafin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68081374986439,"sku":null,"price":2455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/8021\/6263\/files\/il_1588xN.8795752747_nhfc_e5be3796-cc79-4a43-9a3d-833e816d9be4.jpg?v=1793061772","url":"https:\/\/serafinantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-french-hyper-realistic-scarce-almond-locket-pendant-with-duo-of-seeds-within-in-18k-gold-nut-charm-19th-cen-1800s","provider":"Serafin Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}