Original Victorian gold-filled crescent moon locket with original paste stones on antique French ORIA watch chain, front view.
Victorian crescent moon locket paired with an antique French ORIA watch chain, styled on handwritten French paper.
Close-up of the original Victorian celestial locket featuring a crescent moon and star with original paste stones.
Reverse of the original Victorian gold-filled crescent moon locket showing the smooth, unmonogrammed back.
Interior of the Victorian crescent moon locket displaying the original photograph and compartment for keepsakes.
Close-up detail of the antique French ORIA watch chain featuring original dog clips and distinctive elongated links.
Victorian gold-filled crescent moon locket suspended from an antique French ORIA watch chain, full necklace view.
Original Victorian celestial crescent moon locket with antique French ORIA watch chain on white background.
Original Victorian gold-filled crescent moon locket with original paste stones on antique French ORIA watch chain, front view.
Victorian crescent moon locket paired with an antique French ORIA watch chain, styled on handwritten French paper.
Close-up of the original Victorian celestial locket featuring a crescent moon and star with original paste stones.
Reverse of the original Victorian gold-filled crescent moon locket showing the smooth, unmonogrammed back.
Interior of the Victorian crescent moon locket displaying the original photograph and compartment for keepsakes.
Video of the original French ORIA watch chain with Victorian crescent moon locket, showing movement, scale, and craftsmanship.
Close-up detail of the antique French ORIA watch chain featuring original dog clips and distinctive elongated links.
Victorian gold-filled crescent moon locket suspended from an antique French ORIA watch chain, full necklace view.
Original Victorian celestial crescent moon locket with antique French ORIA watch chain on white background.

Victorian Crescent Moon & Star Locket | Antique French ORIA Watch Chain

$1,345.00 USD Sale • Save
Purchase Option Locket + Chain

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Celestial jewelry became especially popular during the Victorian era, when the moon and stars were used to symbolize hope, guidance, and enduring love. These motifs remain among the most recognizable designs in antique jewelry, admired today for both their symbolism and timeless beauty.

This original Victorian gold-filled locket features a lovely crescent moon accented with original paste stones and a single starburst, creating a classic celestial design. The reverse remains free of a monogram, while inside the locket opens to hold up to two photographs.

The locket is paired with an original French ORIA watch chain created from two matching antique chain sections. Each section retains its original dog clip and O-bolt clasp, allowing them to be connected into one striking long chain that complements the scale of the locket while celebrating the craftsmanship of early twentieth-century French jewelry.

The Details

• Late Victorian, circa 1890–1905

• Gold-filled locket

• Crescent moon and star motif with original paste stones

• Reverse left unmonogrammed

• Opens to hold two photographs

• Locket measures approximately 30.86 mm W × 34.36 mm L (including bail)

• Paired with two antique French ORIA watch chains

• Each chain retains its original dog clip and O-bolt clasp

• Combined chain length: 27¼"

• Pendant available separately or paired with the antique watch chains

• Complimentary U.S. shipping

Wondering what size photo fits your locket? Use this complimentary sizing guide before printing your photographs:

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Styling Notes

The longer ORIA watch chain gives this necklace a substantial yet refined presence and can be worn alone or layered with shorter chains. The celestial motif makes it an easy everyday piece, lovely paired on it's own or added to your favorite stack!

Provenance

During the Victorian period, celestial motifs reflected both romance and optimism, with crescents, stars, and shooting stars becoming enduring favorites in lockets and sentimental jewelry. French ORIA chains are known for their quality gold-filled construction and elegant link designs, making them an ideal pairing for antique lockets.

The hipV Collection

Antique and vintage jewelry. Thoughtfully selected and designed for modern wear.

Selected for craftsmanship. Designed for today. Collected for tomorrow.

 

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