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.}

A neat and quite small round locket that opens to reveal two glazed compartments with hair inside. This can be removed if wanted! It was made in 1985 and has names and initials and the date engraved on both sides. This locket can be worn on its own or as part of a collection of pieces on a chain or a bracelet.}

An unusual 15ct gold heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It has been enamelled with translucent strawberry red enamel with a central natural split pearl within a Rococo style gold design. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

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 lovely 15ct gold heart shaped locket that has been enamelled in green and red in a diagonal design with a diamond in the centre. It opens to reveal a compartment for a photograph. It is on a matching 15ct gold chain with red and green barrel shaped links with white enamel spots intersected with gold balls. It was made circa 1900-1910 and is a very wearable and pretty necklace.}

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.}

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 pretty octagonal shaped locket that was made circa 1910. On one side it has a swallow sitting on a flower sprig, on the other side a flower basket full of flowers. 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. The flowers are a gift of love too. It is 9ct back and front locket. This means that the hinges and inner rims are metal for strength, and the back and the front of the locket are 9ct gold. A lovely gift to someone you love.}

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 good looking 15ct gold heart locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front has been set with a sapphire with eight diamonds around it. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

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 heart shaped locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with graded natural split pearls that look like a cluster of grapes within a 15ct white gold front. The back is 15ct yellow gold. There is a top bale or loop set with two further split pearls. You can wear it either way.}

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 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 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 very pretty 9ct back and front 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. The swallow has been set with natural split pearls and has a garnet eye. The sprig is set with two garnets. What a wonderful gift to give to someone that you love. 9ct gold Back and front means that it is gold but has metal hinges and inner frames.}

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 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.}

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 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 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.}

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 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.}

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.}