The Original Silver Anatomical Heart Locket

Description

The original Anatomical Heart Locket, by Peggy Skemp, is an intimate sculptural scientific illustration that invites exploration. The necklace features a 1.5"x .75"x .5" (metric: 3.25cmx 1.7cmx .90cm) anatomically correct human heart which opens to reveal a meticulously detailed interior. It is pleasantly solid in cast and fabricated .925 sterling silver. The locket is held shut by the trunk of the aorta, which acts as a snap. It hangs on a 18" wheat chain, the fine striations of which mirror the beautiful musculature of the heart. The chain attaches to the pendant by threading through the superior vena cava and left pulmonary vein, causing the heart to hang slightly anterioinferiorly, as it does within the human body. It is a conversation piece which delights the anatomically-inclined wearer. Each piece is hand made with care in Chicago, IL. The hinge and snap are entirely hand fabricated, and the piece is carefully tested and hand polished before shipment to you. There is a small silver tag on the end of the chain with the makers mark PS. You will receive the locket with a small yellow polishing cloth so that you can keep it polished for years of wear. It is available either brightly polished or antique finished, (main photo is antiqued) If you would prefer the antique look, simply make a note at checkout and allow a few extra days for finishing. With wear, your solid silver locket will eventually take on the antiqued look naturally.