Antique Heart Locket of 18k Gold perfume bottle charm Shakudo is a Japanese mixed

Shakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold and it was usually treated to give it a black patina

however there is a small chip to the ruby doublet visible under magnification

mimicking the radiance of fine gems with the cheerful

its deep black surface serving as a sophisticated frame to a single glistening diamond

Antique Heart Locket of 18k Gold perfume bottle charm Shakudo is a Japanese mixedThis antique locket (circa 1910 1920) features a heart of 18k gold with a pearl flower. The piece measures 0. 9 inches from the top of the bail to bottom by 0. 6 inches wide, and it is in very good condition. There is an old photo tucked away inside. Materials: 18k gold, Pearl.