An unusual 18ct gold locket that was made circa 1880. It is typical of the Victorian era with much attention to detail to the engraving all over it with raised parts and shields. Inside are four compartments for photographs with domed design at the top. There is a hinge that closes the locket. It is a beautiful, useful and very wearable piece of jewellery.}

A very pretty 18ct gold locket that was made in France circa 1860. It has been engraved on both sides with different patterns. On the front it has been set with five almandine garnets which have a lovely slightly purplish pink hue and four natural split pearls. Inside is a glazed section for a photograph.}

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 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 lovely and unusual 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with red and green paste in a double sprig design. Inside are two compartments for photographs. It would make a wonderful present to someone that you love.}

An attractive heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments in which to put photographs. It was made circa 1900-1910. It has been engraved on both sides with flowers and leaves with a plain part that you could have engraved with initials. It is a medium size so it looks good when worn.}

A charming 9ct gold heart locket that was made at the turn of the 20th century. It has a lovely hand written note inside that says "Presented to the Queen of Daisy day 1902" It has been engraved on both sides. One side has flowers, the other has a shield so you could engrave with initials if wanted.}

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 stylish 9ct gold back and front heart shaped locket that was made in the 1920s. The term "9ct Back & Front" means that the inner rims and frames are metal but the outer two sides are 9ct gold. It has an engraved swirl motif on the left hand side. Inside is a frame so that you can put a photograph in.}

A sweet heart shaped locket that would make a lovely present. It is 9ct back and front which means that both sides are 9ct gold but the hinges and inner fittings are metal.}

An unusual 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1840-1860. It opens with two hinged sections to reveal a glazed compartment with a hand coloured early photograph of a lady. This can be removed if wanted. The ouside has been engraved with leaves and flowers.}

A pretty heart shaped locket set with three pearls in a clover design. It is 9ct back and front which means that both sides are 9ct gold and the rims and hinges are metal. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs.}

A very pretty early Victorian heart pendant with a glazed locket on the reverse. It was made circa 1840 and is typical of that period with the Royal blue enamel and a Forget me not flower studded with tiny rose diamonds. Victorian jewellery was full of sentimentality and this piece is a wonderful example.}

An attractive 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1860-1880. It hinges open from the top to reveal an inner glazed locket with a compartment on both sides.The outside has been engraved with a scroll design and down the centre is a buckle. The buckle literally means that this locket would have been given as a token of love which bound two people together.}

An unusual 18ct gold locket that was most likely made in France circa 1860. It has been enamelled in deep blue enamel with the letter "S" above studded with graded rose diamonds. The loop has also been set with rose diamonds. It opens to reveal a glazed compartment.}

An unusual shield shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. One side has been enamelled in Royal blue enamel with the words "Forget me not". It was made circa 1880. The Victorians were very sentimental and this locket is a typical example of this style.}

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 pretty little round locket that was made circa 1900. It has engine turned decoration on one side. It can be worn on its own or with a collection of pieces on a chain.}

A very pretty heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. The motif if a swallow with a flower sprig in it's beak. 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 wonderful gift to give to someone that you love.}

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.}

A pretty 18ct gold locket that was made in France in the early 1900s. It has a double bow design with a negligee drop set with a grey and a white natural split pearl. There is a small rose diamond above. It is typical of the Edwardian period in it's design. It hinges open from the top}

A rare 18ct gold locket that was made circa 1820. On one side it has a Forget Me Not in the middle with a small ruby in the centre. On the other side is another flower set with natural split pearls and an emerald in the centre. It opens from the base to reveal a glazed section which opens again. The loop has also been set with turquoise. Both sides are pierced foliate work with bobble edging. The message is clear: "Forget Me Not".}

A lovely two colour locket in 9ct rose gold with palladium overlay. Palladium is part of the platinum group of metals and is created by combining pure gold with Palladium. In the centre is a quatrefoil design engraved with leaves and a flower. It was made circa 1920 and opens to reveal two compartments for photographs.}

A lovely 9ct gold back and front heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. Back and front means that both sides of the locket are 9ct gold but the hinges and inner rims are metal. It has a cartouche on one side that you can have initials or a name engraved within. The other side is entirely engraved with ivy leaves that literally mean "Cling to me"}

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 good 18ct gold locket made by Edwin William Streeter. Streeter set up business in 1867 in Conduit Street. He then moved in 1873 to New Bond Street where he described himself as 'Diamond merchant, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Watchmaker'. He took a particular interest in precious stones. Although he announced his retirement in 1884 and sold off much of his stock, he did not retire but admitted partners into his business which was now restyled Streeter & Co and became a limited liability company in 1895 as Streeter & Co Ltd. By 1904 E W Streeter finally retired. This locket was made circa 1880 and has a lucky horseshoe on the front set with turquoise to mean "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name.}

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.}

A smart heavy gage 18ct gold locket that was made circa 1880. It is in incredible condition and opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It would look amazing on a medium length gold chain.}

An unusual diamond shaped 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1910. It has been engraved with leaves and scrolls. When opened it reveals two compartments for photographs. It would look great worn on a medium length chain or with other pieces combined.}

A lovely 9ct gold heart shaped locket that has been engraved on one side with scroll work design. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It is a good heavy gage and would make a lovely gift.}

A pretty heart shaped locket in 9ct gold that was made in Birmingham in 1976. It has been partially engraved on one side. It would make a lovely gift.}

A very pretty heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1914. It has been engraved on one side with flowers in a basket and the other side with sprigs of flowers and a plain ribbon that could be engraved with initials or a name.}

A very good heavy gage 18ct gold locket that was made in London in 1870. It has been beautifully made with hidden hinges and opens to reveal two compartments inside for photographs. Plain lockets are hard to find as they were mostly engraved or set with stones in the Victorian period.}

A lovely 15ct gold oval pendant that was made circa 1860-1880 in what is known as the Holbeinesque period which was basically a Renaissance Revival in the mid to late 19th century. During this period cabochon garnets were popular so this piece is a good example of what was produced. Around the foiled cabochon garnet is elaborate foliate engraving on the gold. On the reverse is a glazed locket witha lock of hair within. This can easily be removed if wanted.}

An attractive oval shaped locket with repousse and engraved detail on the front with a foil backed amethyst paste. It was made circa 1860 and was really the costume jewellery of the time as it imitated an 18ct gold and amethyst locket. It is in fact 18ct gold that has been gilded on to a metal base. It is sometimes called Pinchbeck but that is an earlier term. It opens to reveal one glazed compartment for a photograph. It looks lovely worn on a medium length chain.}

A pretty heart shaped locket that can be worn on its own or with other pieces on a chain. It has been set with a turquoise and two split pearls. Inside is a compartment for a photograph. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A pretty silver heart locket with three flowers engraved on the front. It would be a lovely gift.}

An unusual 15ct gold pendant set with a large cabochon garnet that has been foiled at the back to give it extra luminescence. There is also a small round locket set in to the reverse. It was made circa 1880. Garnet is the birthstone for January and the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage. It would look amazing worn on a medium length chain.}

A pretty heart shaped locket that was made circa 1910. It has been engraved with leaves and scrolls on both sides. It is 9ct back and front which means that either side is 9ct gold and the inner rims and hinges are base metal. Inside are two compartments for photographs. The top of the locket has an ornate motif and there is a plain shield shaped area that could be engraved with initials if wanted.}

A pretty oval silver locket that was made in the 1960s. A sweet gift for someone that you care for.}

An unusual globe shaped locket that was made circa 1880-1900. It is 9ct gold and has two domed rock crystal pieces that magnify whatever is put inside. You can see from the photographs how it magnifies the original gentleman inside. Off course you can change this photograph and put in your own!}

A very unusual pendant in the shape of a hazelnut. It was made in France circa 1840 and opens via a hidden hinge to reveal a pierced grill. This piece is known as a vinaigrette. Popular during the Georgian & Victorian eras, vinaigrettes are small-hinged boxes with an interior grill designed to house a scented cloth or sponge. This piece would have been used by a young lady to shield herself from foul odours in the streets.}

An unusual 14ct gold square locket with a bee on the front that was made circa 1910 possibly in Austria.  The bee's wings are yellow gold and there is a ruby and a diamond set in to the body. It would look wonderful worn on a mid length chain.}

An unusual 18ct gold book shaped pendant that hinges opens to reveal three viewing holes. Originally you would have looked through these tiny holes and would have seen some miniature photographs as there are three holes on the spine of the book as well. Unfortunately there are no photographs there now but it is still a fascinating survival from the 1880s. It has been enamelled with ivy leaves on one side and a monogram on the other.  The photos would most likely have been of family members. It has been enamelled with ivy leaves on one side and a monogram on the other. I have included here an article from Wikpedia which explains more about the history of the Stanhope. Stanhopes  are optical devices that enable the viewing of microphotographs without using a microscope. They were invented by Rene Dagron in 1857. Dagron bypassed the need for an expensive microscope to view the microscopic photographs by attaching the microphotograph at the end of a modified Stanhope lens. He called the devices bijoux photo-microscopiques or microscopic photo-jewelry. In 1862, Dagron displayed the devices at the Exhibition in London, where he got an "Honourable Mention" and presented them to Queen Victoria. In 1864 Dagron became famous when he produced a stanhope optical viewer which enabled the viewing of a microphotograph 1 square millimetre (0.0016 sq in), (equivalent in size to the head of a pin), that included the portraits of 450 people.}

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.}

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.}

This is quite a large heart shoped 9ct gold locket with a decorative top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a rose diamond representing "Eternal love". Inside is a compartment for a photograph. It is very pretty and makes a statement when worn.}

A fat 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1860-1880. It has been set with two oval cabochon cut sardonyx. The clever bit was to find a stone with an oval white band within it and cut it so that you got the white band in just the right position. Within are two compartments for photographs. It also has a gold clasp so that you can easily attach it to a chain.}

A lovely 10ct gold heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has a shamrock design set with two square cut emeralds and a pear shaped emerald. A shamrock is a young clover sprig, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity. So this locket which is also set with the emeralds for "The emerald Isle" as Ireland is often known, would be a perfect gift for an Irish lass.}

A very unusual 15ct gold locket that opens to reveal seven compartments that can hold twelve photographs in total. On the front is a dove of peace. The dove has a small cabochon ruby in it's eye and the olive branch is set with three natural pearls. The use of a dove and olive branch as a symbol of peace originated with the early Christians, who portrayed the act of baptism accompanied by a dove holding an olive branch in its beak. So what a wonderful meaning and this locket would be ideal for holding photographs of your children.}

An unusual Victorian silver locket which has a slightly concave surface with two buckles on one side and plain on the other. It can be worn today and would certainly be noticed as it is very striking.}

A good Victorian locket that was Assayed in Birmingham in 1882. It has a buckle design to signify safety, security, and protection. It would have been given as a token of love which bound two people together. Inside are two compartments for photographs.}

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 beautiful 15ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been enamelled in green enamel with a white enamel border, and has a central flower set with natural split pearls. The top loop also has small split pearls. On the reverse is a locket section for a photograph. It is in lovely condition and looks as good today as it did all those years ago.}

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 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.}

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!}