Embellished Midcentury Heart Padlock 14.5"

Embellished Midcentury Heart Padlock 14.5"A classic style loved in the Victorian and Edwardian eras (and revived mid century!), these fun and functional padlocks were used as bracelet clasps, often with a small loop holding them secure along a safety chain. Now and then we find a lock that's been separated from its original bracelet, and we love how versatile they are wear it alone as a pendant, or as a charm ring clustering your favourites, or to enhance the clasp on your own favourite

The gold has taken on a warm

signed Cartier

Engraved inside "JB-CS 17/5/17

With a yellow gold band

finding this beautifully modelled version circa 1904

This wee thing is stamped for Ostby & Barton - for a time

Along with British hallmarks that date to 1902

the British size L translates to a US size 5

with a rise of 7mm at pearl and 3mm at band

While she looks a little mousier to me

the flat surfaces shine while a little negative space adds depth and interest

Seven subtly graduated diamonds line up in a clean channel setting that keeps them ultra low rise and easy to stack or wear alone