Can a thinning pendant be fixed?

Hi all, I've asked a few question recently but another has come to mind. I'm sorry if this is a silly question.

This 9ct solid gold pendant appears to be thinning on the back. Is there any way to restore thinned gold on a pendant, alike restoring a thinning gold ring? I wouldn't think so, but just wondering.

Thanks!
Han

 

@Hollyblue
@kyratango

are a couple members that may be able to answer your question.

 

If it worries you, an extra layer could be added, but you will have to consider the cost.
It seems to be marked on the back, is it a maker's mark or an assay mark?

 

Looks like it says 9ct, I think. Early twentieth British.

If you’re worried about damage, I’d cut a slightly smaller piece of thin stiff plastic or card to fit and pop it inside to strengthen it. These never had much thickness, they were inexpensive at the time.

 

That's what I was thinking. I don't know if there is actually much wear, the marks are still visible. But if it worries her...

 

Just a thought if it is of great sentimental value, you could source another larger locket for it to sit inside? Sorry if that’s a daft idea, that’s my best shot but it’s tricky to work out exactly how thick it is!

 

Sorry, I thought I'd uploaded these alongside. Truthfully, this is a locket I've picked up online that is still on its way. I do know it is 1.99g 9ct yellow and white gold, but can't comment on it's thickness, which is why I made the post as I was worried about it thinning even more so overtime, as I'm hoping to make it one of my staple pieces. Is it early twentieth century? I'm probably wrong but I thought it was much later.

As I haven't received it yet, I'm unsure. I think it was more the worry of half of the hallmarks being missing is what concerned me with wear. If it actually isn't worn, then that's a bonus!

 

It is very sweet, with those two swans. Perfect for you and you fiancé.
I don't think you need to worry about thinning, but do post it when you have received it, and we'll take another look.

 

Thank you! You can see where I was going with the swans. I suppose feeling very loved up recently and wanting to treat myself to something personal and precious.

I shall do, I'm sorry if I've wasted anyone's time! Hopefully thinning shouldn't be an issue. Once it arrives, I shall pop it here. In terms of forum etiquette, it's been a very long time since I've used forums, should I post here or create a new thread?

Thank you!

 

You haven't. If you have a concern, it is always good to ask. If you haven't, you are welcome anyway.

It is best to post it here.

 

It’s not going to be much later than the twenties or thirties. The frame is probably brass, for strength, with the front and back being gold. Those swans are charming.

 

That's really nice to hear! Tbh I thought it was a more recent copy of the style and didn't actually think it would be so old. As I mentioned in my other post, I find jewellery like this extremely special, as I like to think about the person who cherished it before and the things it's seen. I'll make sure to pop a photo here when it arrives. Makes it even more special!

 

Swans are a very sentimental thing in symbolism. They mate for life.

 

A lot of jewellery is older than we are, and quite often it has had several owners and 'witnessed' it all. Interesting, and sometimes even humbling.

 

Hi all. Here's the update as promised. Truthfully, it's not as thin as I suspected, foolish me.

I'm trying to make out the hallmarks and they're absolutely tiny. I've attached photos of the hall marks through my loop (sorry it's filthy).

The first one is a little too faded but assuming it's the crown, it says 375, the anchor and a capital Q? Which makes it 1940? Or the Ohm sign. I'm not too sure. It also has two letters above the hallmarks which I think are P M. You can definitely see the M, but the P I'm not sure. I thought it was a T at first.

It was originally listed as white gold and yellow gold, but could the white gold be platinum if it says PM? Either way. Very happy. Can't wait to struggle and spend countless hours over the weekend trying to stick a photo inside gently.

 

This could also be the makers mark of course.

 

Oh good.

It is that sudden panic before something has arrived, did I look closely enough, is it really what I think it is, etc. Many of us have been there, it is called being human.

Correct, Birmingham 1940.

I don't see them, but that doesn't mean a thing, Covid eyes. I'm sure someone else will see them.

 

Agreed with aj, 1940, so a tad later than I thought. Made in the early dark days of ww2, as well. Which is rather poignant.

 

It's hard to see, I really struggled to get a picture of it, I've tried to highlight it here but it's still not clear.

I was thinking, though the birds in the background are obviously birds they do look a little like planes. Would this have been a sweetheart locket for ww2?

 

It’s a sentimental piece, rather than sweetheart. Its heritage is in the symbolism used in Victorian jewels, where animals and plants had distinct meanings. Sweetheart pieces, here at least, are usually linked to some kind of military thing, like miniature RAF wings or regimental badges.