An unusual 15ct gold oval locket which is all about being Irish. There is the traditional Irish harp set with three emeralds representing the "Emerald Isle" The harp is surrounded by ten shamrocks in different colour green gold for luck. The reverse is richly engraved with three leaves above a ribbon that could be engraved with initials if wanted. Inside are two compartments for photographs. This would be a perfect gift for an Irish gal.}

A lovely round locket that was made circa 1910. It has been engraved with a leaf and scroll motif on the reverse. On the front is a plain heart shaped design with the same leaf and scroll motif around it. It is 9ct back and front which means that the inner frames and hinges are metal for strength. Inside there are two frames that come out so that you can insert photographs then pop them back in to hold them.}

A good 18ct gold plain oval locket with a miniature photograph of a man inside. It was made circa 1860-1880.}

A lovely 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1880. It has a garter design on the front. The garter symbolised chastity and virtue. It opens to reveal two compartments. One side has a coloured photograph of a very Victorian looking gentleman with full beard. This can be removed if wanted!}

A stunning 18ct gold locket that was made in the 1880s. It has been set with a natural split pearl with a blue enamelled star around it.  Engraved around the edge are stylised ivy leaves. The literal meaning is that "You are an eternal star" and the ivy leaves signify "Cling to me". Inside are two compartments that contain locks of hair tied with gold wire and seed pearls. These can be removed if wished.}

This is an unusual 14ct gold heart shaped locket because it has been studded or pave set with small natural split pearls on both sides. It opens to reveal two areas for photographs. It was made in America circa 1900-1915.}

A pretty silver locket that was made in Birmingham in 1978. It has been acid and bright cut etched with a roses motif for "Love". It will certainly last longer than a bunch of red roses!}

An unusual Victorian silver locket that was made circa 1880. The raised decoration is of vine leaves and bunches of grapes. In the centre are ivy leaves that literally mean "Cling to me" Surely it was a wedding present for wine and merriment and enduring love!}

A lovely 15ct gold locket that is plain on both sides. Inside there are two compartments for photographs. It was made circa 1910. It looks very good when worn on a mid length chain.}

A stylish 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1840-1860. It has been engraved on both sides with scrolls and interlocking motifs. It also opens on both sides to reveal a daguerrotype photograph of a gentleman on one side and a locket section on the other. It is neat and easy to wear.}

An 18ct gold pendant set with an oval banded onyx and a saltire cross set with natural split pearls. Onyx aids the development of emotional and physical strength and stamina, especially when support is needed during times of stress, confusion or grief. Pearls are for tears. A saltire, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, like the shape of the letter X in Roman type. The word comes from the Middle French sautoir, possibly owing to the shape of the triangular areas in the design. This was a mourning pendant. It has the photograph of a gentleman in the locket on the reverse.}

A pretty oval silver locket with two compartments inside for photographs. It has been engraved with flowers and leaves on one side. It would make a sweet gift.}

A pretty oval silver locket with two compartments inside for photographs that was made in the 1960s. It has been engraved with flowers on one side. It would make a sweet gift.}

A stunning 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1860-1880. Inside are two compartments for photographs. The outside has been applied with an acorn and leaf motif. The oak branch is a symbol of strength and independence. This locket is quintessentially English and is in amazing condition.}

A neat round silver locket with two compartments inside for photographs. The outside has been engraved with a flower. It was made in Birmingham in 1976. An ideal gift.}

A very good quality 15ct gold heart locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a diamond, which is a symbol of love. Inside is a locket compartment for a photograph.}

A smart oval shaped locket that has been partly engraved on the front with floral detail. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1920.}

A pretty oval locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. It has a bow motif that literally means "Tying the knot". It is set with a garnet and natural split pearls. It would be a wonderful marriage gift.}

A very pretty small 9ct gold heart locket that has been set with natural split pearls across the front. These lockets can be worn on their own or with a collection of other pieces.}

A good looking oval silver locket with an engraved garter motif that was made circa 1880-1900. The garter symbolised chastity and virtue.}

A pretty heart shaped locket with an engraved front and a plain back. Inside are two compartments for photographs. It was made in Chester in 1942. The Chester office closed shortly after that.}

A lovely round 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1900-1920. It is a neat look with engraving on the upper half on both sides. Within are two compartments for photographs.}

A beautiful 15ct gold heart pendant set with graded split pearls. Diagonally across the heart are set sapphires and diamonds. On the reverse is a locket. It was made circa 1900-1910 when hearts in all forms were very popular. These hearts are increasingly hard to find.}

A smart large plain silver oval locket that has been gilded. Inside are two compartments for photographs. It was made circa 1880.}

A smart silver oval locket that was made circa 1880-1900. It has an engraved interwoven design with flower above and below. These lockets look good when worn on mid length chains.}

A pretty 9ct gold oval locket. It has been engraved with an ivy leaf design that literally means "cling to me" There is a shield shape in the centre so it would be possible to have initials engraved if wanted. It was made in Birmingham in 1917 and comes on an old plated chain}

A lovely oval silver locket that was made in the 1960s. It has engraved leaf design on both sides.}

A pretty silver oval locket that has been partially engraved on one side. It was made in the 1970s.}

A pretty oval silver locket which has been hand painted in enamel with flowers in delicate pink, violet, green and white shades. Under the enamel the silver has been engine turned engraved which shows through the translucent white enamel and adds extra detail. It was made circa 1910-1920.}

An impressive silver oval locket that was made circa 1880. It is engraved with a garter or buckle. The buckle is not only a decorative border, but is in fact wrapping itself around the locket in an eternal loop that forever holds tight. It would have been a gift of love with photograph sections inside for the couple.}

A pretty 9ct gold oval locket with an engraved design around the edge. It is a slim design and very neat.}

An attractive 14ct gold round locket that was made circa 1920. It has a decorated band of white and pale blue enamel with three diamonds in a suspended design in the middle. There are two sections inside for photographs.}

An unusual and neat 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1860-1880. The design is lovely with two belts crossing over the centre of the locket. One buckle catch closes the locket. The decoration is highly detailed on both sides. It is an exceptional piece in a category of it's own.}

A stunning silver gilt oval locket with applied turquoise blue enamel. The design is floral with natural split pearls. Inside are two glazed sections for photographs. It was made circa 1860-1880. There are a pair of these lockets at £975 each.}

A most unusual shaped silver locket. It has two colour gold overlay. The style was the "Aesthetic" or "Japonesqe" style which was prevalent in the 1880s. This period was inspired by simple naturalistic asymmetrical themes like birds, leaves and sometimes Japanese-style elements like bamboo. It was a result of both the Japanese trade relations that had opened during the Victorian mid-century period and a corresponding trend toward a simpler more refined sense of design. This locket is a good example.}

A fabulous 18ct gold locket set with three rubies, five sapphires, rose diamonds and an opal. The design is of flowers in a vase. It is beautifully made and is in amazing condition. It opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It was made circa 1880.}

An original 9ct gold locket which is a survival from 1904, still with the coloured photographs intact of a married couple. It is a fascinating glance in to a little bit of history, although sadly we will never know their names.}

A wonderful heart shaped pendant set with graded rose diamonds and a garnet in the centre. It has been pierced in an intricate design almost like a cobweb. The top loop is also set with rose diamonds. Around the stones the edge of the platinum has been milgrained. Milgrain decoration is the form of tiny bead shapes that are raised using a knurling tool and which add intricate detail. On the reverse is a heart shaped locket section. It is a beautifully made piece and comes in the original case. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A lovely 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1880. It has two compartments inside for photographs. It is set with twelve emeralds with an inner band of natural split pearls. Emeralds are the sacred stones of the goddess Venus. They were thought to preserve love. Pearls are the symbols of purity and innocence. This locket would have definitely been a gift from an admirer.}

A pretty heart shaped locket. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1910. This would have been a gift of love in the early 1900s. The bow is set with garnets, for love , and pearls for eternity which literally meant "Eternal Love" and the bow meant "Tying the knot"!}

A very well made Victorian silver locket with two colour red and yellow gold overlay in a leaf and flower pattern with a central stem of leaves. This technique was practiced in Birmingham circa 1860-1890 and is unique to English jewellery.}

A fairly large 9ct gold heart locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a flower motif set with red and white paste and is very pretty.}

A smart silver oval shaped locket that was made circa 1880. It can be worn on a long silver chain which looks fantastic.}

A sweet round locket with a half moon motif set with three garnets and two little split pearls. Below is one more pearl. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1910.}

A lovely oval 18ct gold locket set with a sapphire and an old mine cut diamond. Inside are two sections for photographs. It is engraved on the back "1884 1. Mai (for may) 1909"}

An attractive silver Victorian locket with two colour gold overlay of a song bird and a butterfly within engraved branches and leaves. It was made circa 1880.}

A really stylish Art Deco locket. It was made in America circa 1920-1930. The enamel has been applied to imitate onyx and lapis lazuli, with even the gold striations that precious lapis exhibits. In the centre is a small platinum basket of flowers set with tiny rose diamonds. Inside are two rectangular frames so that you can put photographs behind them. It is a fabulous piece and in excellent condition.}

A top quality 14ct gold locket. It slides open to reveal two locket compartments. The two colour gold decoration is called engine turning.  Engine turning is a swirled design produced on the gold through the use of a special lathe. There is a fine white enamel pattern around the striped design, then a decorative edge. In the centre is a platinum, rose diamond and cabochon sapphire flower design. It was made in Austria circa 1920.}

A very striking round silver pendant with an inner gold circle and a line of paste around the outside. There is a decorative bow on top. The reverse hinges open so that you can put a miniature or a photograph inside. It was made in France circa 1900-1915.}

A good quality 15ct gold heart locket. It is set with two sapphires and a diamond. The gold work above the stones is called Etruscan work Corded gold wire has been applied by hand after the ancient techniques to create matte and shiny surfaces and depth and relief.}

An interesting Victorian silver oval locket with highly detailed layered design. The maker really went to town here. It has everything, reppousee work, engraved detail, raised pieces and applied bobbles and rope work.}

A smart and well made silver locket with diamond detail and plain twists on either side which could be engraved if wished. Inside are two sections for photographs. It was made circa 1880.}

A smart 9ct round gold locket with a buckle design across it. A good every day locket with two compartments inside for photographs. It was made in 1911.}

A lovely Victorian silver locket engraved with a basket of flowers. The flowers are overlaid with rose gold and the leaves are yellow gold. The outside edge is a bobble design which you find a lot in the Victorian period.}

A pretty heart shaped locket with a bow motif set with blue and white paste. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. A locket with this bow design worn close to the heart was a sign of being in love. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A neat and pretty oval shaped locket set with pink pastes and natural split pearls in a garland motif. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A very striking 18ct gold and banded onyx oval pendant with a locket section to the reverse. It is suspended from a white and black enamel bale. It was made circa 1880.}

A pretty 15ct gold pendant that also hinges open at the back as a locket. It was made circa 1900-1910 when opals were in fashion.}

A very large oval silver Victorian locket that would look great worn on a long chain. It was made circa 1880.}

A rare 18ct gold heavy pendant that opens on one side to reveal a locket section. The other side opens and has a pierced vinaigrette inside. The outside is repoussee work and engine turned in a beautiful design. It is in immaculate condition and was made circa 1800-1820.}