1928 Jewelry Company Silver Lock Necklace

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Chain Measures: 32"L x 1/4"W

Pendant:1 5/8"L x 5/8"W

In a beautiful vintage tone silver, this long toggle lock necklace features a burgess chest lock pendant, which is a stylized version of a Medieval lock once used to protect church valuables in metal chests. The word "burgess" is derived from Late Latin burgus, meaning "fortress" or "wall."

Each and every 1928 design uses time-honored methods of making jewelry, from the setting of stones to hand enameling. This process guarantees the quality of the 1928 jewelry product. Designers at 1928 shop antique stores and estate sales for original pieces and consult reference libraries and museums for the history of the design.