Antique French 18K yellow gold locket pendant. The oval shaped locket features a horseshoe shape pave set with 11 natural seed pearls centered by a natural faceted ruby. The locket opens to reveal a hinged glass door within. In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. Hallmarked with the French 18K gold standard mark in a form of an eagle's head in use in France from 1838. Bearing maker's mark for the jewelers Salt & Schlosberg, active 1898 -1903. The pendant hangs 1 3/8" total length including bail x 7/8" wide x 3/16" thick. Weighs 9.3 g.