A pretty 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) 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 pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. . 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 good looking heart shaped locket that hinges up to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front has been partially engraved with a foliate motif. It was made in 1954 in chester.}

A smart 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. 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 opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. 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 very pretty 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold locket. On one side is a basket of flowers and on the other side sprigs of flowers. This locket is typical of the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). period with it's light and pretty design. What a lovely gift instead of a bunch of flowers!}

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 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) 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 stunning 15ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. At that time anything heart shaped was fashionable as it was all about Romanticism. The fashions were soft flowing garments in pale shades so these heart pendants went very well with them. It has been set with a demantoid garnet or green garnet as they are commonly known. These stones were mined in the Urals in Russia and had just been discovered. They quickly became the rage as they were rare and expensive. Surrounding the green garnet are pave set well matched natural split pearls. On the reverse is a heart shaped glazed section that can be taken out to insert a photograph. It is in wonderful condition.}

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"}

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 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 smart round 18ct gold locket that opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. It is quite rare to find plain lockets from the early 1900s as they are normally decorated.}

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.}

An unusual and original 18ct gold locket that was made circa 1900-1910 and is possibly of Belgian origin. It has been beautifully modelled in bas or low relief with a lady within a floral landscape. She has a rose diamond set collar around her neck. The locket is signed on the front "M H" in a heart shaped surround. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs.}

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.}

An unusual 15ct gold seal that was made circa 1860-1880. It is a double sided swivel design set with a carnelian on one side and a bloodstone on the other. Each of the agates has an intaglio of a family crest. One is a castle within a shield with a gantlet above. The other is a shield with two hands outreached within and a griffin above. Below it says "Perseverando" meaning "Persevere and do well". The bloodstone opens to reveal a glazed locket section. Above is a woven gold knot design. It would look amazing worn on a mid length gold belcher chain.}

A lovely heart shaped locket that was made in 1910 in Birmingham. It has been engraved on both sides with fleur de lys between scored lines and has a plain shield shaped area that can be engraved if wanted on one side. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs.}

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 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 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 lovely 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. 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.}

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 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 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.}

An attractive oval shaped locket with repousse and engraved detail on the front with a foilA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its appearance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. The practice of foil-backing gemstones can be traced back to Minoan times (circa... More 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 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 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.}

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 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 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.}

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.}