Lockets

A charming 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold round locket that was made circa 1900-1910 in England. The lady has swept up hair, holds a fan and wears a hat with ostrich feathers. She epitomises the grace and beauty of the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period in England. She is surrounded by a fine circle of small rose diamonds within millgrained platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. The locket opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph}

A smart and impressive oval shaped locket that was made in Birmingham in 1880. It has a bold double bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More front and back with a rope work design in between with engraved detail on either side. The baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone.  The bail is normally placed in the centre of the necklace where the pendant hangs. More can take quite a wide chain through it. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. Lockets such as this one were worn on ornate silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More collars but look far better these days worn with a good trace link chain}

A good looking heart locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It is 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold back and front which means that the hinges and rims are metal and the back and front is 9ct gold. It has been engraved with attractive scroll work on one half of the front. It was made circa 1920-1930.}

A good looking heart locket that opens to reveal compartments for photographs. It is 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold back and front which means that the hinges and rims are metal and the back and front are 9ct gold. It has been engraved with attractive scroll work across three quarters of the front. It was made circa 1920-1930.}

A sweet silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has been engraved with three bold little flowers. It would make a sweet present to a child}

A sweet silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has been engraved with a stylised leaf design. It would be ideal as a Christening present}

A neat small round silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been engraved on the front with a sweet leaf motif. It was made in the 1950s. A sweet Christening present}

A sweet silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More heart shaped locket that was made in the 1950s. It opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has been partially engraved with a stylised leaf design on the front. A sweet gift to someone that you love}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold locket that was made in France circa 1880. It has been mounted with a flower with two leaves set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearls. When opened it can be used to contain photographs}

An unusual 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold pendant that features a cricket bat, stumps and ball that was made circa 1890-1900. On the reverse is a glazed round locket. What a great gift to a cricketer!}

This pretty 15ct gold heart pendant was made circa 1860-1880 and is studded with turquoise. Turquoise represented the "Forget me not" flower and would have sent a sweet message of remembrance and love to the receiver. The reverse has a glazed locket which would have contained a lock of hair but can now be used to put a photograph inside. It is as appropriate today as a gift of love as it was in the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More period}

This is a really pretty 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been enamelled with strawberry red enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More in a woven criss cross design interspersed with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearls. On the reverse is a glazed locket section for a photograph. it can be worn on a daily basis}

A very pretty 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold brooch that was made circa 1800-1820. It has been pinch collet set with almandineA variety of garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour may resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. Some stones are shaped in India by tumbling, and sometimes now are faceted. More garnets that have been foiled on the reverse to give luminosity. These garnets are a wonderful purplish red colour that is peculiar to the early 19th century jewellery. It hinges open on the reverse and would have originally contained a lock of hair. Nowadays this brooch can be re purposed to contain a photograph. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch}

An unusual VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More locket that was made circa 1880. The front has been enamelled in blue red and green passion flowers with black stems and an engraved background. The reverse has also been engraved with leaves and flowers with a central banner engraved with the initials A.E.N. It opens to reveal two glazed compartments for photographs. It is 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More back and front which means that the front and back panels are 9ct gold but the hinges and inner parts are metal}

I love this style of locket as it is smart, original and very wearable. It was made circa 1820 and is typical of the late Georgian period in style with repousse work around the edge then an engine turned pattern with a garter and a plain centre. The use of the garter as an emblem may have derived from straps used to fasten armour several hundred years ago and then it became part of a heraldic coat of Arms. The reverse is the same but without the garter. Inside is a later tinted portrait of a young boy. This can be removed if wanted }

A charming 15ct gold round locket that was made circa 1820. On both sides it has been set with turquoise in a flower and leaf circular pattern in raised yellow gold. The use of turquoise literally means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. Both sides have a plain round centre that could be engraved with a monogram if wished. Inside is a glazed locket that would have originally held a lock of hair }

An unusual silver shield shaped locket that was made in Birmingham in 1881. At the time there was a fashion for applying different coloured gold on to the decoration that is known as gold overlay. In this instance the locket has an engraved floral motif in the centre with applied yellow and rose gold to the roses and the leaves. Above is an engraved Japonesque fan decoration. In the 1880s there was a fashion for the "Aesthetic" which is a term inspired by simple naturalistic asymmetrical themes. It was a result of both the Japanese trade relations that had opened around that time and a trend towards a simpler more refined sense of design. "Japonesque" motifs of this era include birds, bamboo, fans and scenes among other motifs. This locket is a good example of the style. It opens at the base to reveal a compartment for a photograph }

This is a beautiful 15ct gold pendant in the form of a stylised flower that was made circa 1860-1880. It is a lovely design with petals all around the edge and highly detailed Etruscan applied gold wire work around the centre. This archaeological style was popular in the 1860-1880 period as a large excavation had taken place in Italy. The gold pieces that were discovered influenced many jewellers to copy the design, the most notable being Castellani. In the centre is an old mine cut diamond within a diamond shaped setting. On the reverse is a glazed locket that would originally have held a lock of hair or a miniature }

An unusual 15ct gold locket in the form of a horseshoe that was made circa 1890-1900. It has been set with three sapphires and two rose diamonds instead of the nails. The sides have been engraved. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. An ideal gift to a horse lover }

This is quite a large heart shaped locket that was made circa 1910. It has been engraved with ivy leaves which literally mean "Cling to me" On the reverse is a monogram ELR within a shield shape surrounded by a foliate design with more ivy leaves. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. }

A pretty 15ct gold medium sized oval shaped locket that was made circa 1860-1880. It opens to reveal two glazed compartments for photographs. It has a laurel wreath design on the front, one side set with turquoise the other set with natural split pearls. Around the edge it has been engraved. The reverse has also been engraved with intricate foliate and key design detail. This is wearable on a daily basis as it is not big }

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 very unusual 15ct gold locket that hinges opens to reveal six compartments for photographs with an engine turned engraved design on the back of each compartment. When closed the two buckles clip shut. It has a beautiful and finely engraved decoration around the edge and on the belt. The belt traditionally means that "You are bound to me" which is a lovely meaning and very appropriate for a locket such as this one that can contain family photos }

A very stylish locket that was made circa 1910. It is 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold back and front which literally means that both sides are 9ct gold and the inner parts and hinges are metal. The design is so pretty with a sunburst motif on one side and possibly a moon motif on the other side with a bar along the top. It could also be interpreted as a Mandala. It opens to reveal two areas for photographs. }

A good looking 9ct gold heart shaped locket that was made in Birmingham in 1918. Plain heart lockets are hard to find as mostly they were rather ornate so this is a smart look. It opens to reveal one compartment for a photograph }

A very pretty 9ct gold back and front heart shaped locket that was made circa 1910. The term "9ct Back & Front" and silver setting means that the paste is set in silver, the front and back are 9ct gold and the inner frames and hinges are metal. It has a swallow with a branch of flowers on one side set with three garnets and white paste. The outside design is unusual as it is scalloped. It opens to reveal two areas for photographs. The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. It also meant “Everlasting love” and “loyalty” as swallows mate for life. What a lovely sentiment to pass on to someone that you love }

A beautiful 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1880.  It has been finely engraved on both sides with ivy leaves and roses sending the message "Cling to me" Ivy,  and "I love you" Roses.  The Victorians were fond of sending secret messages and so much of the jewellery that we buy has secret meanings.  On one side is a shield shaped cartouche where initials can be engraved if wanted. Inside are two areas for photographs. }

A beautiful 14ct gold heavy gage round locket that was made in the Art Nouveau period in America circa 1900-1910. The front has repousse detail of stylised leaves in typical flowing forms that the Art Nouveau style propounded. Repousse is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.  Inside are two compartments for photographs. This locket is as wearable today as it was over one hundred years ago }

A very pretty and quite large 9ct gold heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been decorated with applied leaves and circles within a braided border. There is a natural split pearl above the leaves. It is an unusual and very wearable locket. }

A beautiful 18ct gold narrow locket that hinges open to reveal engraved on one side "Louisa M Penn Ob (died) 27th may 1841". On the other is a glazed section. The outside has been engraved with leaves and flowers. This locket is particularly lovely because it is narrow and sits neatly when worn. }

This is a stunning 18ct gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with red white and blue stones, a Ruby, Sapphire and a Diamond. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. What a patriotic piece of jewellery to wear! }

An unusual 15ct gold rectangular shaped locket that was made circa 1880-1900. It is full of meaning with the horseshoe motif facing upwards for "Good Luck" and the buckle for "I am bound to you". It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. On the reverse is an engraved monogram "E". It could also be "DEO" for God. A perfect gift to someone you love. }

A very 15ct gold pretty heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two locket sections. It has been set with a good ruby within a star shaped setting. This clearly sends a message of love to the receiver meaning that "You are the star in my life" }

A pretty silver heart shaped locket made in the 1960s that has been partially engraved with a decorative pattern on the front. It opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. A lovely gift to someone that you love }

This is quite a large heart shaped locket with a decorative top that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It is 9ct back and front which means that the inner rims are silver and the back and front of the locket are 9ct gold. In the centre is a star motif set with red and white paste. The literal meaning is that “You are an eternal star”. It was made circa 1900-1915 and would make a wonderful gift to a loved one. }

A sweet silver heart shaped locket that was made by Georg Jensen Ltd, New Bond Street, London in the 1960s. It has been engraved with a flower and two leaves. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. A sweet gift to someone that you love }

A cute silver heart shaped locket that has a been engraved with a diamond shaped pattern on the front. It opens to reveal two compartments fore photographs. A pretty gift }

A pretty silver heart shaped locket that was made in the 1960-1970 period. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front has been engraved with a decorative swirly pattern }

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 smart 18ct gold locket. The design could be a contemporary design so it is amazing to think that this locket was made circa 1860-1890. It has been enamelled in black with a wide stripe down the middle set with an old mine cut diamond in the centre. It has also been enamelled in black on the bale. It opens to reveal a glazed compartment for a photograph }

A neat and lovely 9ct gold locket that was made in Birmingham in 1907. It has been engraved on the front with leafy swirls and flowers with a central plain shield shaped cartouche that can be engraved if wanted with initials. It opens to reveal two parts where you can put photographs }

A good looking round locket with a decorative top that was made circa 1910. It has two three leaf sprigs set with small natural split pearls and a little flower set with a paste. It is 9ct back and front which means that either side is 9ct gold and the inner rims and hinges are base metal. }

A very pretty and detailed 15ct gold heart locket that was made circa 1880-1900. The gold work above the stones is called Etruscan work. This archaeological style was popular in the 1860-1900 period as a large excavation had taken place in Italy. The gold pieces that were discovered influenced many jewellers to copy the design, the most notable being Castellani. Corded gold wire has been applied by hand after the ancient techniques to create matte and shiny surfaces and depth and relief. It has been set with two sapphires and a diamond. It opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. }

A smart and well made silver locket with diamond shaped detail within a beaded border and plain scrolls on either side that could be engraved if wished. Inside are two sections for photographs. It was made circa 1880. }

A plain silver heart shaped locket with a decorative bale. It opens to reveal two places in which to put photos. }

A very sweet and small silver heart locket that opens to reveal two areas for photographs. The front has been engraved with leaves. It would make a lovely Christening present }

An unusual 18ct gold round locket that was made circa 1860-1880. It has an Earl's coronet on one side with a monogram beneath. It is surrounded by a wreath of flowers. On the reverse are further flowers within another wreath. inside is a coloured photograph of a young boy who may have ben the young Earl. }

A beautiful 15ct gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been pave set with natural split pearls and seven rubies that form a flower in the centre. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. Quite simply this sends a message of love that is as appropriate today as it was in the Edwardian period. }

An unusual heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1860 in France. It is quite fat with a curved glazed locket section on the reverse. On the front is a central natural split pearl with small rose diamonds around it then eight shaped turquoise. There is a further black enamelled pattern with fleur e lis within an engraved foliate pattern. Above is a small gold flower set with a turquoise. It looks amazing when worn. }

A beautiful pendant that was made circa 1840. It is highly detailed and has a central Royal blue enamel plaque and a pansy within set with rose diamonds. This literally means "Think of me" from the French "Pensee a moi". So many pieces that we handle contain secret messages which is charming. Around the pansy is a woven pattern with a braided edge. There are eleven graded tassels below. It has a glazed locket on the reverse. This pendant can be worn on a medium length 18ct gold chain. }

This is a small silver locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been engraved on the front with a leaf design. A pretty gift for a young girl }

A pretty 9ct back and front heart locket. Back and front means that each side is 9ct gold but the hinges and inner frames are metal for strength. It was made circa 1900-1910 and has a sweet motif of three leaves set with paste. It has a lovely foliate border and a decorative top. It opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It would make a lovely present to someone that you love. }

A smart 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1890. The front of the locket has been set with five opals with rose diamonds in between. Opals have always been associated with love and passion and wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness so how about that for a great gift! It opens to reveal a glazed compartment for a photograph. }

A lovely 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1880. It has been engraved in great detail with a design of roses and pansies signifying love and remembrance. It opens to reveal two glazed compartments. }

A beautiful long oval shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1915. It is 15ct gold and opens to reveal an inner glazed compartment. It is very slimline and would look good worn on a mid length chain. }

This is quite a large heart shaped locket that opens to reveal one compartment for a photograph. It is 9ct back and front which means that the inner rim is metal and the back and front of the locket are 9ct gold. In the centre is a star motif set with a garnet surrounded by natural split pearls. The literal meaning is that “You are an eternal star”. It was made circa 1900-1915 and would make a wonderful gift to a loved one. }

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

A pretty silver heart shaped locket that has been engraved with a swirly leaf design. Inside are two compartments for photographs. It would make a sweet gift }

A pretty silver heart shaped locket that has been engraved on both sides with a leafy design. It was made in 1989 in Birmingham and would make a lovely present }

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. }