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}

An unusual heart shaped locket that opens to reveal three sections so you can put four photographs within. Both sides have been engraved with scrolls and flowers with a cartouche on both sides so that you can have initials engraved if wanted. It is 9ct back and front which means that the sides and hinges and inner parts are metal but the back and front plates are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1860 and still has the original faceted top loop}

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}

An oval silver locket that has been engraved with two stylised tulips with a braised background. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. A sweet gift instead of real tulips!}

A very pretty small silver round locket that was made in Birmingham in 1975. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. A sweet gift for someone you love}

A sweet small silver oval locket that has a sunburst design on the front. It hinges open from the base to reveal two areas for photographs. It would make a lovely gift to a young daughter}

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 sweet silver heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has a raised design dolphin on the front. A lovely gift}

A pretty silver heart shaped locket that has been engraved on one side with a Baroque leafy design and the other with a criss cross design. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It would make a lovely present}

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 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 good example of a Victorian silver locket that was made circa 1870-1890. It has a diagonal plain band with decorative engraving on either side. The top loop has also been engraved. These lockets look great worn on medium length chains.}

A pretty silver locket that was made in the 1960s. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front and back have been engraved with a foliate design. A lovely gift. }

A pretty oval shaped locket that was made circa 1910. 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. It has a flower set with natural split pearls and turquoise. Turquoise traditionally means "Forget me not" after the blue flower that has the same name, so this locket sends a sweet message. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. }

A silver locket that opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. The front has been engraved with two leaves on an etched surface with a decorative border. }

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

A sweet silver locket that opens to reveal two compartments. The front has incised decoration with a starburst pattern. }

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 pretty silver locket that was made in 1975 in Birmingham. It has been partially engraved with a leafy pattern.}

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 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. }

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 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 sweet silver locket that is a soft diamond shape with a radiating design from a central circle on the front and on the reverse is a hob nail pattern. It opens to reveal two areas for photographs. A lovely gift}

A good quality heart shaped locket that has been engraved on both sides with ivy leaves for loyalty as ivy clings to a surface! On the front is a shield that can be engraved with initials if wanted. Inside are two compartments for photographs. It is 9ct back and front which means that the inner rims and hinges are metal but both sides are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1900-1910. }

A highly unusual 18ct gold locket that was made in the 1860-1880 period. It has a domed front and a flat back that hinges open to reveal a glazed compartment. It has been set with four natural split pearls. Above and below are French cut turquoise. In between are small rose diamonds and rubies. The bale has also been set with two rubies and a turquoise. The detail and design on this locket is amazing. }

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. }

A really beautiful and quite large 15ct gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1820. It has a "forget me not flower" in the centre set with five turquoise and a ruby. This sent a clear message to the recipient. Around the forget me not is highly detailed applied floral gold wire work and on the bale. The bale or loop has also been set with a turquoise. The background is a fine studded design. It opens to reveal a locket section which would have originally held a lock of hair. }

A very unusual Art Nouveau locket in 15ct gold that was made circa 1900-1910 in England. It is a charming subject of a lady with her hair in a diadem smelling flowers. The top hinged loop or bale has a flower on it. It opens to reveal a locket compartment for a photograph. }

An unusual diamond shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a plain shield shape in the middle with leaves and flowers in two colour white and yellow gold. It opens to reveal two glazed compartments. }

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 smart 18ct gold oval shaped locket that was made circa 1880 in France. On the front is a round cluster of triangular shaped turquoise with a central natural split pearl. This is in the form of a Forget me not which sends a clear message to the wearer. It has a glazed compartment inside. }

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. }

A pretty silver heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been engraved with flowers and leaves set with a small garnet. A perfect gift!}

A sweet silver heart locket that has been engraved on the front with a flower and two leaves. It was made in the 1950s. It opens to reveal compartments for photographs}

A lovely silver locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front has a stylised leaf and bud motif within a braised background. A lovely gift}

This 18ct gold locket is amazing. It has a shield shaped carnelian on one side and a shield shaped bloodstone on the reverse. Above is a well modelled eagle. It hinges open to reveal a glazed compartment for a photograph. }

A heavy gage 9ct gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1915. It opens from the base to reveal a glazed compartment for a photograph. Both sides are plain. This is quite a large heart so it would look great worn on a medium length gold chain. }

An unusual 14ct gold locket that was made in Austria in the early 1900s. It has a pretty stylised flower and ribbon design on the front and has been set with a ruby and two diamonds. Around the front and back edges is an engraved ribbon pattern. When opened it reveals two glazed compartments for photographs. It would make a wonderful gift to someone you love. }

A pretty heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been set with a red paste with white paste around it. It is 9ct gold back and front which means that it is gold on both sides with metal hinges and inner frames. These lockets are so wearable on a short to mid length chain. This locket also has a top loop that is not shown in the photographs.}

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

A very pretty 15ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been pave set with natural split pearls with a green garnet in the centre. Demantoid Garnet is a rare variety of Andradite Garnet that is a transparent green and highly lustrous. It is also called the Star of Garnets because its name means “diamond-like”, alluding to its wonderful brilliance. It is considered to be one of the most valuable forms of garnet. On the reverse is a glazed locket. }

This is quite a large round locket. It has a 9ct gold rim and was made in Birmingham in 1907. The top unscrews so that you can put a photograph on either side. It has the original bevelled glass on both sides. This locket can be worn on its own or with other items on a chain. }

An unusual oval fat locket that looks like a water melon. It was made circa 1880. It opens to reveal two glazed compartments. }

A stylish large oval 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1880. It has a garter and buckle design on one side. The garter symbolised chastity and virtue. It has been engraved on the front and reverse with flowers and ferns and has a chevron motif around the edge. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. These lockets look great when worn on a mid length gold chain. }

A very pretty heart shaped locket that was most likely made in France circa 1900-1910 and is typical of the Art Nouveau period with two colour gold detail. It has a mistletoe design. In the forest, mistletoe is a bit of a scourge, a parasitic plant that latches on to trees and feeds off of them. But at Christmas, it becomes a symbol of romance. According to the tradition, it is bad luck to refuse a kiss beneath the mistletoe. After the kiss, the couple has to pluck one of the berries from the plant. With this locket you don't have to do any of the above but it does send a powerful message to someone that you love. }

A lovely 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1860-1880. On one side it has been engraved with pansies and ferns, on the other a similar design but with a plain cartouche so that you can engrave a name or monogram if wished. Inside are two compartments for photographs. We can remove the present incumbents if wanted! }

A lovely 18ct gold window locket that was made in France circa 1900-1915. It has convex glass on both sides and hinges open so that you can put photographs within. It magnifies around five per cent. }

A very pretty heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two locket sections for photographs. One side has still got a lucky four leaf clover within. On the outside is a pretty flower and swirl motif set with colourless and red paste. Hearts such as this one were originally given as tokens of love and are as popular today as they were in the early 1900s. }