Bidspirit auction | 9ct Gold Oval Locket with

9ct Gold Oval Locket with Garnet Cabochon and Chain, Birmingham 1976 - A vintage 9ct yellow gold oval locket, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1976, with the maker's mark 'CM'. The locket features a central oval-cut garnet cabochon of a deep wine-red colour, set within a rubbed-over bezel. The front face is decorated with an engraved foliate scroll border against a finely textured background, while the reverse is finished with a vertical brushed effect. The locket opens on a side hinge to reveal two internal photograph compartments. It is suspended from a contemporary fine-gauge 9ct yellow gold curb link chain with a standard spring ring clasp stamped '375'. The total gross weight of the locket and chain is 4.89 grams. The locket measures approximately 22mm by 17mm.