{"product_id":"antique-man-in-moon-moonstone-locket-of-9k-and-10k-gold","title":"Antique Man in Moon Moonstone Locket of 9k and 10k Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn antique locket dating to 1900-1910, this distinctive jewel features a carved moonstone face set against a radiating sunburst. The orthoclase moonstone carving was originally part of a 10K gold stickpin head that we mounted atop a 9K gold locket. The combination of the celestial carving, luminous moonstone, and warm gold creates a particularly charming example of antique jewelry, while the celestial motif lends the piece a playful and romantic character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe locket measures approximately 1.8 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom by 1 inch wide and weighs 6.69 grams. It is in great antique condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGemstone identification has been confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides a precise chemical fingerprint to verify the moonstone. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMetal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming 9K gold construction for the locket and 10K gold construction for the original stickpin head.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA wonderfully imaginative antique jewel, this locket brings together a beautifully carved celestial motif with the history of a transformed antique stickpin.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trademark Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621335896129,"sku":"L579-A","price":1985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7909\/files\/antique-man-in-moon-moonstone-locket-of-9k-and-10k-gold-8800290.jpg?v=1791302475","url":"https:\/\/trademarkantiques.com\/products\/antique-man-in-moon-moonstone-locket-of-9k-and-10k-gold","provider":"Trademark Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}