A 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 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 turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. More the other set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More 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 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 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 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 setting means that the pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc.  More is set in silver, the front and back are 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More 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 18ct gold locket that was made circa 1860 in France. It is glazed both sides and hinges open so that you can put a photograph inside. Around the outside are pegged faceted coral beads from Naples. This little locket would probably have been purchased whilst on the Grand Tour. }

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 lovely 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a garnet in the centre with six natural split pearls around it in a flower design within a star setting. Inside are two compartments for photographs. It would make a wonderful present to someone that you love. }

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 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with red white and blue stones, a RubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More, SapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More and a DiamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. 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 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 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 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 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 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More 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 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 very unusual Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More locket in 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More 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.}