Antique 14k Gold Reliquary Locket, Victorian Portuguese Ex Voto Pendant, 19th Century Charm, Sacred Keepsake, Yellow & Rose Gold Tone

Marvellous and very rare Victorian reliquary crafted in Portuguese 14k gold, displaying a beautiful antique gold tone with subtle warm hues that shift gently between yellow and soft rose depending on the light, a tone often found in older continental gold alloys and highly sought after today.

Framed by delicate filigree work, this double-sided pendant was originally intended to hold sacred relics or cherished personal mementos, carried close for protection and comfort.

The piece opens via a small screw fitting at the base, allowing it still to serve its original purpose, whether for a keepsake, a tiny photograph, or a personal token, though, given its age, it should be opened gently and with care.

Considering its age, the locket remains in good/use antique condition, with light dents and soft undulations to the gold surface accumulated over more than a century of handling and wear. Rather than flaws, these marks speak to a life genuinely lived, a devotional object carried, opened, and treasured across generations. The gentle irregularities give the piece a warmth and authenticity impossible to reproduce, preserving the quiet human history that makes antique reliquaries so compelling today.

• Solid 14k gold (acid tested, unhallmarked)

• Portugal, circa 1800s

• Approx. 5 cm including bail × 2.5 cm

• Weight: approx. 4.3 g

• Locket only, chain shown for scale

A quietly powerful object, once carried for faith and protection, now ready to continue its journey with a new keeper.

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