Antique 14k yellow gold Edwardian ball locket with a large ring on top that makes it possible to use as pendant or charm attached to a bracelet.

The Edwardian period was from 1900 - 1910 and coincided with the rise of photography that could be done even without going to a studio. This locket provides places for 6 photographs..

Before photography, lockets were decorated with miniature, hand painted portraits - a luxury few could afford. The advent of affordable photographic miniatures propelled the locket to the forefront of jewelry fashion during the sentimental Victorian era. Between 1890 and 1920, ornately crafted lockets were suspended from bracelets, necklaces, brooches, belts, and chatelaines. Ladies of fashion were not seen without one, and men wore them on their watch chains. During World War I, many soldiers wore lockets into battle as a reminder of loved ones at home.

Note from Elise: Is it just me or do you think this could have been the inspiration for Harry Potter's Quidditch?

We are grateful to G.H. Wilke & Co for helping MDA provide this unique collection of jewelry for our Silent Auction!

Serving the San Gabriel Valley and the surrounding area for 79 years, their new location in Sierra Madre is a great place to find, create custom, or care for your special jeweler!

Thank you Tracy Wilke! Despite the store being evacuated in the recent fires, Tracy and business partner Dario, a skilled goldsmith, put this collection together and will be present at our in-person Gala with even more to choose from! Feel free to ask the goldsmith (Dario) any questions - this is your chance Visit their web page: https://ghwilkejewelry.com/