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.}

An attractive round silver locket with an engraved flower motif on one side. It was made circa 1960-1970. It has two sections inside for photographs.}

A pretty heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two sections for photographs. It has a scroll motif and a plain part that can be engraved if wanted. It is likely made by Smith, Ewen & Stylic Ltd of Birmingham. They had a shop between 1946 and 1971. Ideal as a present.}

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.}

A very unusual 14ct gold locket that opens on a hinge by tipping the top loop back, so that you can put a photograph inside. The centre is a cabochon sapphire with small rose diamonds around it. It was made in Austria circa 1920. It is a neat look and can be worn daily.}

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 round locket that was made circa 1910. It has been engraved with a leaf and scroll motif on the reverse. On the front is a plain heart shaped design with the same leaf and scroll motif around it. It is 9ct back and front which means that the inner frames and hinges are metal for strength. Inside there are two frames that come out so that you can insert photographs then pop them back in to hold them.}

A good 18ct gold plain oval locket with a miniature photograph of a man inside. It was made circa 1860-1880.}

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.}

A pretty silver locket that was made in Birmingham in 1978. It has been acid and bright cut etched with a roses motif for "Love". It will certainly last longer than a bunch of red roses!}

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!}

A lovely 15ct gold locket that is plain on both sides. Inside there are two compartments for photographs. It was made circa 1910. It looks very good when worn on a mid length chain.}

A stylish 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1840-1860. It has been engraved on both sides with scrolls and interlocking motifs. It also opens on both sides to reveal a daguerrotype photograph of a gentleman on one side and a locket section on the other. It is neat and easy to wear.}

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 oval silver locket with two compartments inside for photographs that was made in the 1960s. It has been engraved with flowers on one side. It would make a sweet gift.}

A stunning 15ct 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 neat round silver locket with two compartments inside for photographs. The outside has been engraved with a flower. It was made in Birmingham in 1976. An ideal gift.}

A very good quality 15ct gold heart locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a diamond, which is a symbol of love. Inside is a locket compartment for a photograph.}

A pretty oval locket that was made circa 1900-1910. It is 9ct back and front which means that the hinges and inner rims are metal. The other parts are 9ct gold. It has a bow motif that literally means "Tying the knot". It is set with a garnet and natural split pearls. It would be a wonderful marriage gift.}

A good looking oval silver locket with an engraved garter motif that was made circa 1880-1900. The garter symbolised chastity and virtue.}

A lovely round 9ct gold locket that was made circa 1900-1920. It is a neat look with engraving on the upper half on both sides. Within are two compartments for photographs.}

A smart silver oval locket that was made circa 1880-1900. It has an engraved interwoven design with flower above and below. These lockets look good when worn on mid length chains.}

A lovely oval silver locket that was made in the 1960s. It has engraved leaf design on both sides.}

A pretty silver oval locket that has been partially engraved on one side. It was made in the 1970s.}

A pretty oval silver locket which has been hand painted in enamel with flowers in delicate pink, violet, green and white shades. Under the enamel the silver has been engine turned engraved which shows through the translucent white enamel and adds extra detail. It was made circa 1910-1920.}

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.}

A pretty 9ct gold oval locket with an engraved design around the edge. It is a slim design and very neat.}

An attractive 14ct gold round locket that was made circa 1920. It has a decorated band of white and pale blue enamel with three diamonds in a suspended design in the middle. There are two sections inside for photographs.}

A stunning silver gilt oval locket with applied turquoise blue enamel. The design is floral with natural split pearls. Inside are two glazed sections for photographs. It was made circa 1860-1880. There are a pair of these lockets at £975 each.}

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 lovely 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1880. It has two compartments inside for photographs. It is set with twelve emeralds with an inner band of natural split pearls. Emeralds are the sacred stones of the goddess Venus. They were thought to preserve love. Pearls are the symbols of purity and innocence. This locket would have definitely been a gift from an admirer.}

A very well made Victorian silver locket with two colour red and yellow gold overlay in a leaf and flower pattern with a central stem of leaves. This technique was practiced in Birmingham circa 1860-1890 and is unique to English jewellery.}

A smart silver oval shaped locket that was made circa 1880. It can be worn on a long silver chain which looks fantastic.}

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 lovely oval 18ct gold locket set with a sapphire and an old mine cut diamond. Inside are two sections for photographs. It is engraved on the back "1884 1. Mai (for may) 1909"}

An attractive silver Victorian locket with two colour gold overlay of a song bird and a butterfly within engraved branches and leaves. It was made circa 1880.}

A really stylish Art Deco locket. It was made in America circa 1920-1930. The enamel has been applied to imitate onyx and lapis lazuli, with even the gold striations that precious lapis exhibits. In the centre is a small platinum basket of flowers set with tiny rose diamonds. Inside are two rectangular frames so that you can put photographs behind them. It is a fabulous piece and in excellent condition.}

A top quality 14ct gold locket. It slides open to reveal two locket compartments. The two colour gold decoration is called engine turning.  Engine turning is a swirled design produced on the gold through the use of a special lathe. There is a fine white enamel pattern around the striped design, then a decorative edge. In the centre is a platinum, rose diamond and cabochon sapphire flower design. It was made in Austria circa 1920.}

A very striking round silver pendant with an inner gold circle and a line of paste around the outside. There is a decorative bow on top. The reverse hinges open so that you can put a miniature or a photograph inside. It was made in France circa 1900-1915.}

A good quality 15ct gold heart locket. It is set with two sapphires and a diamond. The gold work above the stones is called Etruscan work Corded gold wire has been applied by hand after the ancient techniques to create matte and shiny surfaces and depth and relief.}

A smart and well made silver locket with diamond detail and plain twists on either side which could be engraved if wished. Inside are two sections for photographs. It was made circa 1880.}

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 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 neat and pretty oval shaped locket set with pink pastes and natural split pearls in a garland motif. 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 1900-1910.}

A very striking 18ct gold and banded onyx oval pendant with a locket section to the reverse. It is suspended from a white and black enamel bale. It was made circa 1880.}

A pretty 15ct gold pendant that also hinges open at the back as a locket. It was made circa 1900-1910 when opals were in fashion.}

A very large oval silver Victorian locket that would look great worn on a long chain. It was made circa 1880.}

A rare 18ct gold heavy pendant that opens on one side to reveal a locket section. The other side opens and has a pierced vinaigrette inside. The outside is repoussee work and engine turned in a beautiful design. It is in immaculate condition and was made circa 1800-1820.}

A masonic ball made circa 1910. It is 9ct gold and silver gilt inside. It opens in a cruciform shape with the masonic symbols engraved.}

An unusual oval silver locket with scalloped edging. it has two colour yellow and rose gold overlay in a branch and butterfly design. The butterfly is such a wonderful symbol. It symbolises transcendence and our power to choose our own destiny. A lot of antique jewellery has hidden meanings that make it so charming.}

A wonderful Victorian silver oval locket that opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. The front is beautifully engraved and overlaid with two colour gold. The design is a bird hovering over water lilies in the Aesthetic style which was so popular in the 1880s. It is the best of its type.}

An unusually decorated Victorian silver locket with engraved floral design in the centre and raised criss cross work around the edges. Inside there is a printed piece of silk of a Renaissance Madonna in the manner of Sandro Botticelli.}

The craze for all things Oriental raged in the late Victorian period, especially the Japanese style. Here is a Victorian silver locket decorated with pierced work of a Japanese lady with a fan and a man kneeling at her feet with a gift for her.}