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 pretty silver heart shaped locket that has been engraved on one side with a Baroque leafy design and the other with a criss cross design. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It would make a lovely present}

A pretty little oval silver locket that was made in the 1970s. The front is a Plique a jour design after Rennie Mackintosh of stylised roses. Plique a jour is French for “letting in daylight”. It is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It opens to reveal a compartment in which to put a photograph. 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 beautiful 18ct gold double snake ring that has been set with a sapphire and a diamond. Both snakes have small rose diamond eyes. It was made in Birmingham in 1905 when the fashion for entwined snakes was at it's height as entwined snakes mean "Eternal love" so they were given as wedding rings or commitment rings. Many versions were made but this snake ring is lovely as the snakes have friendly expressions and really look like they love each other. Some snake rings that we see are really mean looking! So this could be the ideal ring for the lady of your dreams! }

A very pretty late Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is composed of a pansy which is a pun on the French words “Pensee a moi” which mean “Think of me”. The stones are Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and a Diamond in the centre. The first letter of each stone spells “Regard”. The shank has foliage repoussé work on the shoulders. These rings were highly popular in the early 1800s and were given as tokens of love. }

A fantastic heart shaped pendant that has been pavé set with old European cut diamonds. They are graded and beautifully matched white stones with a larger diamond in the centre. It has a silver front and is yellow gold on the reverse with a glazed locket. There is a diamond set bale to take a chain. It is so rare to find an original diamond heart pendant as there are a lot of reproductions on the market. It was made circa 1900 }

A pretty oval shaped locket that was made circa 1910. 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. It has a flower set with natural split pearls and turquoise. Turquoise traditionally means "Forget me not" after the blue flower that has the same name, so this locket sends a sweet message. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. }

A pretty 15ct gold heart shaped pendant that has been set with a heart shaped opal. Around the opal are natural split pearls. It would look lovely worn on a short chain and layered with other pieces. }

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 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. }

A stunning 15ct gold necklace that was made in the early 20th century, circa 1910. The 15ct gold chain has been set with alternate turquoise and natural split pearls. Suspended from it is a 15ct gold heart shaped pendant set with lines of turquoise and natural split pearls. It has a secure clasp set with a turquoise and a natural split pearl. Turquoise was often used in the Edwardian period as it meant "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. }

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 pretty silver bracelet that that has been converted from a short Albertina. It has an engraved orb and a heart with a three leaf clover on both sides. It was made circa 1880-1900. }

A charming brooch that was made circa 1900. It is designed to send a message to a loved one. The heart is enclosed within a lover's knot. It has been set with old cut diamonds with a total weight of just under two carats. It would make a wonderful gift.}

A very pretty and unusual brooch that was made circa 1900. It is an unusual form in that it features two weeping hearts with an inner curved sides. One heart has been set with diamonds, the other with sapphires. Above is an Earl's coronet set with diamonds. This would have been given as a token of love between two people. }

A lovely 15ct gold heart shaped pendant set with graded natural split pearls. It has a pretty white diamond in the centre. On the reverse is a locket section. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

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. }

An unusual heavy gage 18ct gold ring that was made towards the end of the nineteenth century. It has been rub over set with a slightly oval shaped rose diamond in the centre. On either side are pear shaped turquoise. The meaning attached to turquoise is "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. It is further emphasised by the rose diamond meaning "Eternal love". What a wonderful ring to give to someone you love. }

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 9ct 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 sweet heart shaped pendant that has been engraved on one side with a pretty design. A great gift}

An unusual 9ct gold bracelet that was made in 1909 in Birmingham. It has twelve engraved hearts with curb links in between and a heart shaped padlock. It is a charming bracelet to give to someone that you love.}

A pretty small 9ct gold heart shaped pendant set with a natural split pearl. It was made circa 1900-1910 and comes on a 9ct gold trace link chain. It would be a lovely present for a young girl. }

A good, well made 18ct gold Edwardian ring in the shape of a buckle set with an old mine cut diamond and a garnet. It literally means "I am bound to you". }

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. }

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. }

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a heart shaped coral and turquoise.  Coral was  thought by the Romans to protect children and turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name.  The use of the rose diamonds emphasises "Eternal love", so this ring would have been a romantic gift to a special person. }

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}

This heart pendant is utterly beautiful. It has a curved surface studded with bright white graded diamonds and was made circa 1910. It is a pendant but also has a brooch fitting. The pendant fitting hinges down when worn as a brooch. Like most Edwardian pieces it is really well made and is a really special piece of jewellery. }

A very good quality 15ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1910. This bracelet has a lovely sentiment, lover's knots all the way round. It would have been a gift from an admirer in 1910 and is as appropriate to give now as it was then. }

A really pretty late Georgian ring composed of a flower set with two split pearls and three turquoises and a ruby in the centre. The use of turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. The split shoulders are repoussé work so typical of the Georgian period. }

A lovely 9ct gold chain necklace with gold beads and two strawberry red and white enamelled tubular links terminating with a heart pendant in red enamel set with a pearl. It was made circa 1900-1910 and is as wearable now as it was then. It would be an ideal Valentine present. }

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 silver 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 fine quality William 1V ring that was made in 1837. Queen Victoria came to the throne in june 1837, so it also has the young Queen Victoria head with the marks inside the shank. It is really a mourning ring as it has a tiny lock of hair in the glazed locket on the reverse. The heart has five natural split pearls with a tiny diamond in the centre. Pearls are for "Tears" and the diamond represents "Eternity". The black enamel is also for mourning. It is very well made with enamelled decoration on the shoulders. }

A rock crystal heart pendant which has a concave surface set with a pear shape gold and flat cut garnet centre. The crystal heart is Edwardian circa 1910. The centre is Georgian and has been added at some point.}

A pretty silver heart shaped pendant that can be worn on its own or with other pieces on a chain. It has been partially engraved on one side. A sweet gift}

A stunning 18ct gold heart shaped pendant set with a lovely opal that displays red and blue flashes. Opal is the birthstone for the month of October. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning precious stone, and later the Greek derivative Opallios, meaning to see a change of colour. It has been especially chosen as around it are alternate rubies and diamonds that compliment the opal so well. The loop has also been set with rubies and a diamond. It was made circa 1910 and is a fantastic piece of jewellery from the Edwardian period.}

A very pretty and ornate French 18ct gold heart shaped pendant with a four leaf clover in the centre and two three leaf clovers below. It has been set with three natural pearls. It would have been a gift of love and good fortune and was made circa 1910. }

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 when opals were very popular as they went so well with the fashions of that period. Antique opals are still extremely desirable today as the old material is not easy to find. The opal in this ring displays predominantly blue and green flashes. It is surrounded by graded rose diamonds and has a split shank on either side that gives the ring a lighter overall look. It would make an ideal dress or engagement ring. }

A very pretty 9ct gold heart shaped pendant that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a heart shaped amethyst with a bow above it set with natural split pearls. The bale has also been set with natural split pearls. Amethyst is the birthstone for Pisces and the month of February, and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage. }

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 charming 15ct gold heart pendant set with two rose diamonds and one ruby. A great present 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 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. }

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. }

A lovely 9ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1900-1914. The links are plain and it is marked on every link 9c for 9ct gold which is a sign of good quality. The padlock hinges open and there is a safety chain for extra security. }

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. }

An unusual 9ct gold heart shaped pendant with a key above it that was made circa 1900-1910 in the romantic Edwardian period. It has a lovely meaning and literally means "Give me the key to your heart" It is on a 9ct gold chain. }

An unusual 15ct gold pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It is heart shaped with green and white enamel with a rose diamond set heart in the centre. Around the edge are natural split pearls. On the reverse is a glazed heart shaped locket section This pendant sends a strong message of love. Hearts were a common theme in the Edwardian period and are as popular now as they were then. It would make a lovely present to someone 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. }

An unusual 9ct gold bracelet that was made in 1907. It is composed of curb links. Every other link has been engraved and in between are plain links. The hearts have also been decorated with a swirl and circle design. The central heart opens to reveal a locket section. The other two hearts do not open. A heart shaped padlock joins the bracelet and there is a safety chain for extra security. It is in wonderful condition and would make a great present. }

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 delicate looking 9ct bracelet that has been set with four amethysts that have been cut to heart shapes. It was made circa 1900-1910. Amethyst is the birthstone for Pisces and the month of February, and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage. Saint Valentine was thought to wear a ring set with an antique amethyst carved with an image of Cupid so what a wonderful present to give to someone that you care for. }

A light and pretty 15ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1830. It is composed of an articulated chain set with turquoise with an ornate ball at the back set with four turquoise. The padlock has a "Forget me not" flower set with turquoise on the front and a glazed locket compartment on the reverse. It has also been beautifully engraved. It is a sweet bracelet with a special message to the receiver to never forget the giver. }

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. }

This is a beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 in Chester. It is heart shaped with a cabochon heart shaped moonstone and diamonds around it within an 18ct gold setting. The whole design is pleasing to the eye and it sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. In the early 1900s jewellery set with moonstones was very popular as it went with the ivory coloured lace and soft coloured satin clothes of the time. Henry Barnett Joseph was a well known firm of jewellery makers who mainly specialised an Art Nouveau designs. }

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. }