{"product_id":"victorian-leaves-silver-open-locket-ruby","title":"Victorian Silver Open Locket Necklace with Ruby Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian Silver Open Locket Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e features two domed sterling silver panels with intricate leaves detailing and a vivid ruby gemstone partially hidden within the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver open locket necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e remained one of Simone's most popular pendant designs for many years before eventually being retired in favour of newer locket variations. This is now the final remaining piece of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is constructed from two domed oval silver panels suspended together from a shared bail. The front panel features an intricate Victorian winding leaves pattern cut directly through the silver, while the inside surface of the back panel carries the same pattern etched into the metal with the recessed areas slightly darkened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant shifts and moves as it is worn, allowing glimpses of the etched interior and the deep pink-red ruby gemstone nestled partially inside the open locket structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the finishes is deliberate and gives the pendant much of its character: the exterior silver surfaces have a soft satin-brushed finish, while the interior etched panel and gemstone setting are bright and polished, creating a sense of discovery as the pendant moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruby is a lab-grown gemstone, identical in composition to a mined ruby while offering a more ethical and sustainable alternative. Its vivid colour adds warmth and depth to the cool silver tones of the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubstantial in construction, the pendant has a satisfying weight in the hand without feeling heavy to wear. The necklace works beautifully worn shorter with scoop, sweetheart, surplice or v-necklines, or longer over higher necked outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is suspended from a sparkly sterling silver chain adjustable from 45cm to 55cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"small\"\u003eNote that the open locket design is decorative in nature and is not intended to hold photographs or keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll love:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive open locket construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with layered moving silver panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian leaves pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e rendered in both pierced and etched silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartially hidden lab-grown ruby gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e revealed as the pendant moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrasting finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e with satin exterior and polished interior surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial sterling silver construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with satisfying weight and presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-retired jewellery design\u003c\/strong\u003e now available as the final remaining piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable sterling silver chain\u003c\/strong\u003e for flexible styling options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/necklaces-pendants\"\u003ePendant Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterling-silver-necklaces\"\u003eSilver Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/locket-necklaces\"\u003eLocket Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-jewellery\"\u003eSilver Jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e. Learn more about Simone, an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about\"\u003eAustralian jewellery designer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e Sterling silver and a 5mm lab grown ruby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePendant size:\u003c\/span\u003e Approximately 2cm (0.82\") at its widest point and 3.2cm (1.27\") at its longest point, including the bail at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNecklace length:\u003c\/span\u003e Adjustable from 45cm (18\") to 55cm (21.5\"). Add a further 15cm (6\") with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chain-extender-silver\"\u003esilver chain extender\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32048820882,"sku":"0397","price":256.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6592\/files\/victorian-open-locket-2026-det.jpg?v=1780418018","url":"https:\/\/simonewalsh.com\/products\/victorian-leaves-silver-open-locket-ruby","provider":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}