Edwardian Celestial Shooting Star Locket | Antique Watch Chain
Antique and vintage jewelry. Thoughtfully selected and designed for modern wear.
Celestial jewelry was one of the defining motifs of the Edwardian era, symbolizing hope, guidance, and wishes for the future. This beautifully preserved gold-filled locket features a striking shooting star design accented with sparkling paste stones, a motif that feels every bit as captivating today as it did over a century ago.
The locket opens to reveal its original photograph, preserving a small piece of the story it has carried through generations. It is paired with an antique watch chain chosen specifically for its scale and character, creating a complete necklace that feels true to the period while remaining effortlessly wearable today.
The Details:
- Circa 1900–1915
- Edwardian
- Gold-filled locket
- Celestial shooting star motif with paste stone accents
- No monogram
- Opens to hold two photographs
- Original photograph remains inside
- Locket measures approximately 31.70 mm W × 36.31 mm L
- Antique watch chain with original dog clip
- Chain measures approximately 25⅜ inches
- Chain weight: 23.68 grams
- Complimentary U.S. shipping
Surface Condition:
Beautiful antique condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use. The gold-filled finish remains exceptionally well preserved, and the paste stones retain wonderful brilliance. The original photograph is included inside the locket.
Styling Notes:
We love this worn long as a statement piece or layered with shorter antique and modern chains. The celestial motif makes it an effortless everyday piece while the substantial antique watch chain adds beautiful weight and character.
Provenance:
Celestial jewelry flourished during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, inspired by the night sky and symbolic motifs representing guidance, hope, dreams, and enduring love. Shooting stars, crescent moons, and stars became enduring favorites, often incorporating sparkling paste stones that mimicked the brilliance of diamonds.
Originally created to hold cherished photographs or small keepsakes, lockets served as deeply personal pieces of jewelry worn close to the heart. Discovering an original photograph still tucked inside offers a rare glimpse into the life of a previous owner and preserves the history that makes antique jewelry so meaningful today.
Photo Sizing:
The locket currently holds its original photograph and is designed to accommodate two photographs or small keepsakes.
Wondering what size photo fits your locket? Use this free sizing guide before printing your photographs:
https://locketphotoprints.com/
The hipV collection:
Antique and vintage jewelry. Thoughtfully selected and designed for modern wear.
Selected for craftsmanship. Designed for today. Collected for tomorrow.