{"product_id":"french-18k-gold-guilloche-enamel-slide-locket","title":"French 18K Gold Guilloché Enamel Slide Locket | Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Belle Époque craftsmanship, beautifully preserved in this 18K gold slide locket dating to circa 1900. Translucent blue guilloché enamel covers both sides, revealing intricate, repeating patterns beneath the surface. Each face is centered with a sculptural gold rosette, framed by fine white enamel accents and finely engraved gold borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailing continues through the engraved gold bail, with decorative work that complements the locket's intricate design. A discreet sliding mechanism opens to reveal two compartments, originally intended for photographs or personal keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this locket worn on its own or styled with your favorite pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belle Époque, circa 1890–1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e French eagle-head 18K gold punch mark; S–key–G lozenge-shaped maker's mark; interior stamped 1025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnamel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided translucent blue guilloché enamel with white enamel accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised gold rosettes, engraved gold borders and decorative engraved bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sliding locket with two recessed interior compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.09 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.60 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.10 mm, including bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful antique condition with well-preserved enamel and light age-related wear to the gold. Original interior photograph frames are no longer present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shown on a contemporary gold paperclip chain. Chain sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary U.S. Shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Era \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the French Belle Époque period, circa 1890–1910, this locket reflects the precision and artistry of French goldsmithing at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuilloché is a decorative technique in which finely engraved, repeating patterns are covered with translucent enamel, giving the surface a soft, luminous depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locket bears a French eagle-head punch mark indicating 18K gold, along with a lozenge-shaped maker's mark featuring the initials S and G separated by a key-like symbol. The mark may be associated with Société Générale des Monteurs de Boîtes de Montre en Or, a gold watch-case workshop based in Besançon, France, although this attribution remains unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is also stamped 1025, believed to be a case or production reference number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locket opens to hold two photographs or small mementos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering what size photograph fits your locket? Use this free photo sizing guide before printing your photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/locketphotoprints.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/locketphotoprints.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hipV Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal antique and vintage jewelry. Thoughtfully selected and designed for modern wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelected for craftsmanship. Designed for today. Collected for tomorrow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hipV Modern Vintage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68264048492762,"sku":"L26","price":4922.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7001\/4426\/files\/Photoroom_20261017_102609.jpg?v=1794488951","url":"https:\/\/shophipv.com\/en-ca\/products\/french-18k-gold-guilloche-enamel-slide-locket","provider":"hipV Modern Vintage Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}