Antique Lion Locket of 10k Gold sterling necklace 75 inches from the top

75 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom of the piece by 0

7 grams and is in excellent condition

The pendant was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1870-1890) transformed by removing the pin stem and adding a 14k gold jump ring bail

2 inches from the top of the ear wire to the base of the drop by 0

and sweet is the music of the harp

Antique Lion Locket of 10k Gold sterling necklace 75 inches from the topBold and richly symbolic, this antique locket (circa 18901910) features a majestic lions head sculpted in solid 10 karat gold, its fierce jaws gripping a glittering 0. 12 carat old European cut diamonda symbol of strength, courage, and nobility. The lions intense gaze is set with ruby eyes, though one was replaced at some point with a red glass cabochon, a historic restoration that remains visually harmonious and unobtrusive. The dimensional detail in