White Bronze Original 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 locket which opens to reveal a meticulously detailed interior. It is pleasantly solid in cast and fabricated white bronze, a simple alloy of base metals containing no absolutely no heavy metals. The locket is held shut by the trunk of the aorta, which acts as a snap. It hangs on an 18" white bronze foxtail chain, threading through the superior vena cava and left pulmonary vein. The closure is a sterling silver swivel clasp. The heart hangs slightly anterio-inferiorly as in the human body. It is a conversation piece which delights the anatomically-inclined wearer. Each piece is entirely hand made with care. The hinge and snap are hand fabricated in sterling silver and each locket is carefully tested and hand polished before shipment to you. It comes with a small yellow polishing cloth so that you can keep it brightly polished for years of wear. There is a small silver tag on the end of the chain with the makers mark PS. The Anatomical Heart Locket is Copyright 2009, Peggy Skemp Jewelry. Thank you for visiting my gallery on etsy! Check out my blog and personal website, photos by R. Hanel and AJ Kane