Damask Silver & 24ct Gilded Open Locket Necklace

There's something rather special about the combination of bright sterling silver and rich yellow gold in this Damask Open Locket Necklace. The intricate floral pattern is cut through two gently domed silver panels, which are joined together to create an unusual open locket design. The interior has been gilded by hand with pure 24ct gold foil, allowing the gold to glow through the decorative openings in the polished silver.

The gilding has a organic, almost antique appearance, with subtle variations and marks left by the process of applying and burnishing the gold. Rather than a perfectly smooth surface, the result has a distinctly handmade character that contrasts beautifully with the bright, polished silver.

The necklace is also reversible. Wear it with the gold showing through the silver fretwork for a striking mixed metal look, or turn the pendant around to display the polished sterling silver on its own. The two domed panels give the pendant depth and dimension, making it an eye-catching piece from either side.

A little history behind the design

Simone first fell in love with this vintage damask pattern over 20 years ago. She can't remember where she originally came across it, but its elaborate curves and floral details have featured in all sorts of jewellery designs over the years, usually as a pattern etched into the surface of silver.

For our 30th Anniversary Jewellery Range, Simone wanted to revisit this old favourite in a completely different way. Instead of etching the pattern, she decided to have it cut right through the silver as delicate fretwork, creating something quite new from a design that's been part of her work for decades.

Another technique Simone wanted to bring back was keum-boo gilding, which she's used on and off throughout her career. She first learnt this ancient Korean technique decades ago from a fellow jewellery student who was Korean. It involves bonding very thin sheets of pure gold to silver using heat and pressure, with the gold carefully worked into place using a burnisher.

For this necklace, Simone has applied the 24ct gold foil by hand, using an agate burnisher to work it into the curved interior of the locket. She particularly loves the slightly irregular finish this creates, with the marks of the process still visible beneath the vivid yellow gold. Bringing this familiar pattern and a much-loved technique together in a new design felt like a fitting way to celebrate over 30 years of jewellery making.

The pendant hangs from a delicate sterling silver chain with a secure clasp. The adjustable length makes it easy to wear with different necklines, whether you want the locket to take centre stage or become the focal point of a layered necklace look. For additional length, you can also use our silver chain extender.

Complete the look with our matching Damask Silver & 24ct Gilded Drop Earrings, featuring the same intricate fretwork and rich gold finish. If you love the damask pattern, take a look at our Damask Satin Silver Pendant Necklace for a quieter interpretation of the design, or the matching Damask Satin Silver Drop Earrings, both featuring a soft, hand-finished satin surface.

Important: This open locket doesn't isn't designed to hold keepsakes - the two panels are joined at the top by a ring, but swing independently of each other. Also the hand-created gilded finish will vary slightly from one necklace to the next, giving you a unique piece of jewellery.

What You'll Love

• Unique open locket design: Two gently domed sterling silver panels with intricate damask fretwork.
• Hand-applied 24ct gold gilding: Pure gold foil bonded to silver using the traditional Korean keum-boo technique.
• Beautiful mixed metal contrast: Rich yellow gold shines through the bright, polished silver pattern.
• Reversible pendant: Wear with the gold visible or turn it around for an all-silver appearance.
• Distinctive handmade finish: Subtle variations in the gilding give each piece its own character.
• Adjustable sterling silver chain: Style at different lengths to suit your neckline or layered jewellery.
• A special anniversary design: Bringing together two techniques and a favourite pattern from Simone's 30 years of jewellery making.

Explore more of our Pendant Necklaces and Statement Necklaces, or discover our collections of Mixed Metal Jewellery and Gold Vermeil, Gold-Filled & Gilded Jewellery for more distinctive designs.

Most of our necklaces are adjustable. We typically use a standard (princess) length of 45cm (18"), with an additional 10cm extender chain, which allows adjustment up to matinee length (55cm / 22"). These are the most popular and versatile necklace lengths.

Some of our designs have different lengths, and a few are non-adjustable. Be sure to check the product details and sizes & materials section for the specific measurements of this necklace.

Use our necklace length chart to see where different lengths will sit on the body. However, everyone is different, so we recommend measuring an existing necklace or using a piece of string to find your ideal fit.

Need more guidance? Read our detailed Necklace Length & Style Guide for expert styling tips.

Important: Necklace lengths refer to the total circumference. If the necklace features a pendant, it will sit lower than the chain length alone—check the sizes & materials section for full sizing details.

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