Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Enamelled Memorial Pendant - Necklace - Walker & Hall

Vintage

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Enamelled Memorial Pendant

Name: Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Enamelled Memorial Pendant
Brand: Vintage
SKU: 008-01814
Price: 3717.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Product Code: 008-01814

USD

Steeped in sentiment and symbolism, this vintage 9ct yellow gold memorial pendant is a beautifully preserved example of late Victorian jewellery. The oval locket is richly engraved and framed with intricate detail, then finished with black enamel lettering that spells out its tribute in a bold, graphic arc – a striking contrast against the warm glow of the gold. Inside are twin compartments.

Memorial lockets rose to prominence in the 19th century, becoming especially fashionable after the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s beloved husband, when mourning jewellery took on a deeply personal yet highly decorative form. This 1890s piece captures that spirit: romantic, reflective and exquisitely crafted. Suspended from a 9ct yellow gold cable chain, it sits elegantly at the centre of the décolletage, its softly domed form catching the light with every movement.

More than an adornment, this pendant is a wearable keepsake and a rare survivor of a bygone era. For the collector who appreciates history as much as beauty, it offers a tangible connection to Victorian rituals of remembrance – a piece to wear, treasure and eventually pass on, along with the stories it comes to hold.

Pendant Dimensions: 28mm x 34mm

Pendant rests on a 45cm 9ct yellow gold cable chain.

This is an estate item and comes with a one year guarantee.

My Diamond Club

Earn $350 in gift vouchers and 217 Diamond Club points towards your next reward. Learn More

We offer free express delivery of online orders of $100 or more throughout New Zealand. A $9 shipping fee ($14 for rural deliveries) applies to orders under $100.

We aim to dispatch your order within 1-3 working days. All orders are sent on an overnight courier service. Orders placed on weekends and public holidays will be processed on the next business day.

For all our orders, we use a Courier Post Signature Required track and trace courier packs. A non-signature required option is also available on request.

Rural deliveries can take an extra 2-3 working days.

Same Day Delivery is available for deliveries to specific Auckland postcodes. Available Monday - Friday for orders received by 12pm (excludes public holidays). A charge of $20 - $50 applies for this service.

Shipping to Australia is available and the shipping rate is calculated at the checkout.

Please contact us by email, or by phone on +64 9 309 0279 if you have any questions or comments about your delivery or shipping options.
To keep your jewellery looking it's sparkling best, we recommend that you avoid wearing your jewellery during activities such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, swimming/showering and particularly sporting and gym activities.

Apply cosmetics and perfumes and allow them to dry before putting on your jewellery and avoid contact with chlorinated water and other chemicals.

To maintain the appearance of your jewellery and to reduce scratching, store items separately in sealed plastic bags, jewellery pouches or boxes.

White Gold - White gold is rhodium plated and will require ongoing maintenance.

For more information and jewellery cleaning tips, view our Jewellery Care Guide.
Risk free online shopping - Online orders (excluding tax free) can be returned for a full refund within 14 days.

In store purchases and online orders can be returned for a gift certificate or exchanged within 30 days.

Please see our Returns & Exchanges page for more information including our returns policy and returns/exchanges form.

Let Us Help!

Gift wrapped Walker & Hall jewellery boxes

Three Vintage gold diamond and gemstone rings on neutral background

Romance of the Past

Vintage

For centuries, jewellery has been an important part of human cultures - a symbol of prestige, a means of spiritual protection, and a reflection of the mood and values of the time. Each era speaks of the political and social climate it is a part of, an aesthetic and meaning which is a small slice of the bigger picture, captured in every unique piece.

Walker & Hall’s Vintage Collection is a considered curation of only the finest examples from each time, providing rare and remarkable illustrations of our human history.

Shop Vintage