A locket is an item of jewellery, usually a pendant worn on a chain around the neck, that is hinged and opens to reveal a space, sometimes called a "keepsake compartment", used for storing a a personal memento, such as a miniature, a photograph or strands of hair.

Other styles of lockets are worn as a brooch or bracelet.

They have been around in various forms since the 15th century, but reached the peak of their popularity in the 19th century, when sentimentality was part of the national psyche.

They are most commonly made of gold or silver, often decorated more...

Jadeite and jade are two different types of minerals that are often used interchangeably to refer to a green-colored gemstone that has cultural and spiritual significance in many parts of the world.

Jadeite is a pyroxene mineral with the chemical formula NaAlSi2O6. It is one of the two types of minerals that are commonly referred to as "jade" (the other being nephrite). Jadeite is a relatively rare mineral that is found in metamorphic rocks in certain regions of the world, including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Guatemala, and California. It is known for its bright green color, which is caused by more...

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A sterling silver pendant and chain, set with three pear cut…

Green Stone and Mother of Pearl Pendant with Chain

A sterling silver pendant and chain, set with three pear cut green stone and central mother of pearl. Length 34 cm. Weight 25g.

Silver & green stone pendant, stamped 925

925 Silver & Green Stone Pendant

Silver & green stone pendant, stamped 925

Silver and green stone pendant

Silver & Green Stone Pendant

Silver and green stone pendant

Three greenstone pieces, pendant & pin, Stickpin with heart.…

Greenstone and Gold Pendant Collection

Three greenstone pieces, pendant & pin, Stickpin with heart. 9ct gold oval pendant on chain. Oval silver and marcasite pendant (3).

Green stone Buddha pendant

Green Buddha Pendant - Serene and Stylish

Green stone Buddha pendant

Oriental green stone Buddha pendant 7.3 cm high

Green Stone Buddha Pendant - 7.3 cm High

Oriental green stone Buddha pendant 7.3 cm high

Large sterling silver and crystal pendant, set with purple…

Sterling Silver Crystal Pendant with Purple and Green Stones

Large sterling silver and crystal pendant, set with purple crystal and mottled green stone, length 7 cm

Lady's green stone and silver necklace, in the form of five…

Green Stone Flower Necklace with Pendant Accent

Lady's green stone and silver necklace, in the form of five flowers, accented with small stone pendant

Carved dragon pendant on green stone, size: approx 3 cm…

Dragon Pendant on Green Stone - 3cm

Carved dragon pendant on green stone, size: approx 3 cm excluding bale

Carved green stone pendant

Green Stone Carved Pendant

Carved green stone pendant

Shanghai Museum semi precious stone necklace with a silver and…

Silver and Green Stone Pendant Necklace from Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Museum semi precious stone necklace with a silver and green stone pendant

Antique New Zealand green stone 'Roimata' drop pendant with…

Antique Green Stone Roimata Pendant with Engraved Mount

Antique New Zealand green stone 'Roimata' drop pendant with engraved mount 5.5 cm long

9ct gold and green stone lantern pendant, weight: 2.69 grams…

9ct Gold Lantern Pendant with Green Stone

9ct gold and green stone lantern pendant, weight: 2.69 grams (unmarked - tested as 9ct)

Vintage 9ct gold and green stone pendant

9ct Gold Green Stone Pendant

Vintage 9ct gold and green stone pendant

Carved New Zealand green stone pendant, hand carved L shape…

Aged L-Shaped Greenstone Pendant with Gold Fitting

Carved New Zealand green stone pendant, hand carved L shape with a gold swivel fitting. nephrite jade size 60 mm high. Showing signs of age and wear consisting with age

An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant,…

New Zealand Greenstone Double Blade Pendant

An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone wahaika pendant, traditional double bladed form. Length 5.5 cm

A Pre-Columbian style carved green stone amulet, Central…

Carved Pre-Columbian Green Stone Amulet

A Pre-Columbian style carved green stone amulet, Central America, 20th century, the carved figural pendant or amulet, engraved on both sides, with opening for suspension to the reverse. Length 6.5 cm

Large greenstone heart pendant with 9ct bale

Greenstone Heart Pendant with 9ct Bale

Large greenstone heart pendant with 9ct bale

A gold-mounted New Zealand greenstone (nephrite jade) pendant…

Greenstone Pendant on Gold Chain

A gold-mounted New Zealand greenstone (nephrite jade) pendant on metal chain.

A peridot pendant, oval cut green stone set in 9ct yellow gold,…

Peridot Pendant on Italian Gold Chain

A peridot pendant, oval cut green stone set in 9ct yellow gold, Thai made pendant, on Italian 9ct yellow gold chain. Weight all in 2.6g

An early 20th century pendant, set with green stone doublets,…

Green Stone Pendant on 9ct Gold

An early 20th century pendant, set with green stone doublets, on 9ct yellow gold. Weight 2.2g

Anna Greta Eker, sterling silver pendant, of spiral design…

AGE Spiral Pendant with Green Stone

Anna Greta Eker, sterling silver pendant, of spiral design around polished green stone, stamped 'AGE sterling Norway', c. 1960s

A silver stone set pendant necklace; set with a 20 x 16 mm pear…

Green Stone Pendant Necklace on Snake Chain

A silver stone set pendant necklace; set with a 20 x 16 mm pear cut green stone in a decorative mount on a snake chain, length 45 cm, wt. 21.88g.

Pounamu, whale tail pendant on black cord. Pendant size 36 mm x…

Pounamu, whale tail pendant on black cord. Pendant size 36 mm x 38 mm. Weight including cord 7.6 grams.

A Strawberry pendant, carved coral and green stone, set in 18…

Strawberry Pendant in 18K Gold with Coral and Green Stone

A Strawberry pendant, carved coral and green stone, set in 18 carat yellow gold. Weight 1.5g. Length 1.5 cm

Silver handmade fan shaped pendant, featuring pounamu and…

Fan-shaped Pounamu and Obsidian Pendant with Filigree Detail

Silver handmade fan shaped pendant, featuring pounamu and obsidian gemstones adorned by a filligree silver detail in the middle. Size 37 x 36 mm. Total weight 15 grams. (jewel of Kaipara Rochelle Frazer)

Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular…

Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp early 1980s greenstone pendant, curved triangular section, tapering to a point. Length 10 cm

Vintage 9ct gold graduated green stone pendant as inspected,…

Vintage 9ct Gold Green Stone Pendant - 4.4g

Vintage 9ct gold graduated green stone pendant as inspected, weight: approx 4.4 grams

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New…

Pounamu Hei Matau Pendant for Maori Protection and Prosperity

Jade pendant in shape of hei matau (the Fishhook) made form New Zealand pounamu greenstone jade Maori's wear hei matau for protection and prosperity

Three pounamu pieces, a colonial 9ct. gold bar brooch, a small…

Pounamu and Gold Jewelry Collection

Three pounamu pieces, a colonial 9ct. gold bar brooch, a small 9ct. gold pendant and a contemporary pounamu pendant.

Small pounamu pendant, Y15044. Length 3 cm

Small Pounamu Pendant - 3cm Length

Small pounamu pendant, Y15044. Length 3 cm

Pounamu, hei matau pendant on black cord. Pendant size 33 mm x…

Pounamu, hei matau pendant on black cord. Pendant size 33 mm x 23 mm. Weight including cord 4.90 grams.

A jade Buddha pendant, a pale green stone relief carved as the…

Jade Laughing Buddha Pendant

A jade Buddha pendant, a pale green stone relief carved as the laughing Buddha, with a smooth curved back. Length 4 cm, width 4 cm

Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye…

Te Kaha carved pounamu (chatoyant tangiwai) large rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2019, length 7.2 cm.

A Victorian rolled gold locket and a 9ct greenstone fob.

Victorian Locket & Greenstone Fob

A Victorian rolled gold locket and a 9ct greenstone fob.

Delicate Art Nouveau 15ct gold pendant, set with green stone…

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Pendant with Green Stone

Delicate Art Nouveau 15ct gold pendant, set with green stone (tests suggest tourmaline) marked 15ct and MB co for MURRLE BENNETT & Co. (1896-1914), weight: 1.8 grams

14ct yellow gold and green stone pendant, approx 4.6 grams

Green Stone Pendant in 14ct Yellow Gold

14ct yellow gold and green stone pendant, approx 4.6 grams

A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green…

Vintage Greenstone Pendant with Flecked Highlights

A vintage New Zealand greenstone large long pendant, dark green tone with pale flecked highlights, rounded ends, drill suspension hole. Length 15.5 cm

Pounamu pendant, river polished tangiwai (bowenite). Broken out…

River-polished Tangiwai Pounamu Pendant with Broken Suspension Hole

Pounamu pendant, river polished tangiwai (bowenite). Broken out suspension hole, 5 cm length.

A stone set gold chain with pendant, 9ct yellow gold, the chain…

Vintage Gold Chain with Green Stone Pendant

A stone set gold chain with pendant, 9ct yellow gold, the chain made as a lovely vintage belcher link chain, spaced at seven points with single polished transparent green bead, deep green in colour, fitted with an oversized pull clasp, suspending a gold…

A contemporary gold and pounamu pendant, the carved scrolling…

Swirling Pounamu and Gold Pendant

A contemporary gold and pounamu pendant, the carved scrolling form pendant with swivelling 9ct. gold suspension bale.

A 20th century pounamu large pendant, similar to above,…

20th Century Pounamu Pendant from Flower Family Collection

A 20th century pounamu large pendant, similar to above, hourglass suspension hole. Length 12.1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7…

Greenstone Fish Pendant with Plated Surround

Carved greenstone fish pendant, with plated surround, size: 7 cm diameter including bale

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section,…

Opotiki Teardrop Pounamu Pendant

Fine pounamu pendant, teardrop form, flattened cross section, pierced hole for suspension. Collected at Opotiki, circa 1940. Length 8.5 cm. Width 1.6 cm

A green stone manaia/matau pendant by Mike Higgs, with paua…

Green Stone Manaia Pendant by Mike Higgs

A green stone manaia/matau pendant by Mike Higgs, with paua ring eye, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)

Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon…

Silver Dragon Pendant with Greenstone Cabochon

Donn Salt silver dragon form pendant, a single cabochon greenstone in rub-over mount to the top, suspended on silver chain.

A pounamu toki pendant, pierced with hourglass suspension hole…

Pierced Pounamu Toki Pendant with Chevron Lines

A pounamu toki pendant, pierced with hourglass suspension hole and chevron lines at the poll, bevelled cutting edge and channeled to the back. 10 x 4.4 cm.

Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Brass Ring

Pounamu kuru pendant. kawakawa variety with attached gilt brass suspension ring. Y13505. Length 6 cm

A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold mounted and greenstone…

Rose Gold and Greenstone Kia Ora Pendant

A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold mounted and greenstone 'Kia Ora' pendant, tapered form with applied gold mounts, length 5 cm.

A contemporary gold and pounamu pendant, the carved twisted…

Twisted Pounamu Pendant with Swivelling Gold Bale

A contemporary gold and pounamu pendant, the carved twisted pendant with special swivelling 9ct. gold suspension bale

A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with unmarked gold suspension…

Colonial Pounamu Heart Pendant with Gold Ring

A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with unmarked gold suspension ring

Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth)…

Te Kaha carved pounamu (gem inanga) rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2018, length 6.8 cm.

A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced…

Greenstone Cylinder Drop Pendant

A greenstone drop pendant, tapering cylindrical shape pierced with suspension hole. Length 6.5 cm

A pounamu kuru pendant, dark green stone, of flattened slightly…

Dark Green Pounamu Kuru Pendant - Y13091

A pounamu kuru pendant, dark green stone, of flattened slightly torpedo shape, drilled with suspension hold, registered Y13091. Length 8.5 cm

A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with 9ct. rose gold bale.

Colonial Pounamu Heart Pendant with Rose Gold Bale

A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with 9ct. rose gold bale.

A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above.…

Greenstone Pendant from Flower Family Collection

A 20th century large greenstone pendant, similar to above. Length 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Carved green stone pendant with 14ct gold bale, and gemset eyes,…

Green Stone Pendant with Gold Bale and Gemset Eyes

Carved green stone pendant with 14ct gold bale, and gemset eyes, approx 5 cm

Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form,…

Curved Greenstone Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp carved greenstone pendant, simple curved bladed form, early 1980s. Length 9.7 cm.

Greenstone Hockey Stick pendant 15.5 cm length

Greenstone Hockey Stick Pendant - 15.5cm Length

Greenstone Hockey Stick pendant 15.5 cm length

Pounamu kuru (pendant), pale inanga variety stone. Later…

Pale Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with NZ Coin

Pounamu kuru (pendant), pale inanga variety stone. Later attached cord with pierced NZ 5p coin. Countersunk suspension hole. 6 cm length.

A pounamu koropepe pendant as above with fine ring eye, height…

Pounamu Koropepe Pendant from Michael Higgs Estate

A pounamu koropepe pendant as above with fine ring eye, height 7.4 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs.

A pounamu koruru pendant as above with sealing wax inlaid eyes,…

Pounamu Koruru Pendant with Sealing Wax Inlaid Eyes

A pounamu koruru pendant as above with sealing wax inlaid eyes, height 9 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs.

A 9ct. greenstone and seed pearl pendant, the scrolling frame…

Greenstone and Seed Pearl Pendant on Fine Chain

A 9ct. greenstone and seed pearl pendant, the scrolling frame set with a small cabochon greenstone to the centre and four seed pearls to each corner, marked 9ct. and G & W, suspended on a decorative fine chain. 5.3gms

A 20th century large pounamu pendant of long parallel form,…

Large 20th Century Pounamu Pendant from Flower Family Collection

A 20th century large pounamu pendant of long parallel form, rounded edges and tapered suspension hole, variable mid-green tone with black spotted inclusions. Length 15.3 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

An early 20th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and…

Colonial Greenstone and Gold Kia Ora Heart Pendant

An early 20th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and gilded 9ct. gold 'Kia Ora' heart pendant, applied mount with words and fern leaf design, pinned suspension loop.

Jaded Tainui carved pounamu (raukaraka) rei niho (eye tooth)…

Jaded Tainui carved pounamu (raukaraka) rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2020. With high polish defined central top ridge and notched top to hold the plaited lashing and cord, length 9.5 cm.

Ross McCabe carved arahura pounamu five 'Tooth' pendant with…

Ross McCabe carved arahura pounamu five 'Tooth' pendant with certificate 2017. The teeth of graduating size on a plaited cord.

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying…

Early Grooved Pounamu Ear Pendant Fragment

Early worked pounamu piece of worked pounamu displaying interesting signs of grooved working which suggest initial stages of a kapeu ear pendant ('hockey-stick shaped'). Label attached to back inscribed: 'H.N. Moseley. New Zealand jade. Worked by natives…

Small pounamu pendant, Kawakawa variety stone, pieced for…

Kawakawa Pounamu Pendant

Small pounamu pendant, Kawakawa variety stone, pieced for suspension, 4 cm length

Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered

Unregistered Greenstone Pendant, 9.5cm Elongated Form

Greenstone pendant, elongated form 9.5 cm, un-registered

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Small Chip

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to the top. 9.5 cm length. Y number pending

Large sterling silver greenstone photo locket, bright cut…

Greenstone Oval Locket: Sterling Silver Engraved Photo Pendant

Large sterling silver greenstone photo locket, bright cut engraved with oval greenstone panel stamped Kcl Stersil

Mike Higgs greenstone carved manaia form pekapeka pendant, red…

Greenstone Manaia Pekapeka Pendant by Mike Higgs

Mike Higgs greenstone carved manaia form pekapeka pendant, red sealing wax inset to the eye, length 8.8 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]

A colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone heart pendant, the centre…

Gold and Greenstone Heart Pendant with Fern Design

A colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone heart pendant, the centre of the heart with a gold fern and New Zealand gold suspension ring

Te Kaha large carved pounamu rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with…

Te Kaha large carved pounamu rei niho (eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2016. The plaited cord with mother of pearl shell toggle, length 10.5 cm

A pounamu pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with light…

Kawakawa Pounamu Pendant with Flecks - 6.5 x 5 cm

A pounamu pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with light coloured flecks. With two countersunk suspension holes, 6.5 x 5 cm

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Small Chip

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone. Small chip to the top. 8 cm length. Y number pending

A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick…

Greenstone Hockey Stick Ear Pendant

A greenstone ear pendant, the kapeu of traditional hockey stick form, with suspension hole to the top. Length 10 cm

An Edwardian pendant set with glass pearls and a green stone on…

Edwardian Pearl and Green Stone Pendant on Gold Chain

An Edwardian pendant set with glass pearls and a green stone on a twisted gold rop chain. All 9ct gold. Weight 11.6g.

A contemporary silver and 'Marsden flower' pounamu pendant, the…

Silver and Flower Pounamu Pendant on Fine Chain

A contemporary silver and 'Marsden flower' pounamu pendant, the rectangular form silver set with a polished piece of flower pounamu, suspended on a fine silver chain. Length of pendant 2 cm

Large greenstone heart pendant

Greenstone Heart Pendant - Large

Large greenstone heart pendant

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top…

Flattened Pounamu Pendant with Gold Band

Pounamu pendant flattened, elongated form with gold band to top with attached ring. Length 11.3 cm. Width 1.6 cm

A colonial pounamu greenstone heart pendant, with 9ct gold cap…

Colonial Greenstone Heart Pendant with Gold Cap

A colonial pounamu greenstone heart pendant, with 9ct gold cap and suspension ring.

A vintage pounamu pendant, tapered ovals section form, 9ct jump…

Tapered Oval Vintage Pounamu Pendant with 9ct Suspension

A vintage pounamu pendant, tapered ovals section form, 9ct jump ring suspension attached.

A pre 20th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) in the form…

Maori Green Stone Chisel Pendant

A pre 20th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) in the form of a whao (chisel). Bevelled edges. Length 4.5 cm

An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval…

Maori Pounamu Pendant for Registration

An old Maori carved pounamu pendant, tapered form, oval cross-section. Length 5.6 cm. Being assessed for registration. Being assessed for registration.

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early…

Cylindrical Pounamu Pendant with Suspension Hole and Chain

Kuru pounamu. Cylindrical tapering form with an early suspension hole and attached chain. Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.2 cm. (pendant only)

A greenstone Maori ear pendant, New Zealand, 19th century,…

Greenstone Maori Ear Pendant from 19th Century New Zealand

A greenstone Maori ear pendant, New Zealand, 19th century, stand not included, height 8.5 cm

A vintage 9ct and pounamu kiwi pendant, 5.2gm. Width 3 cm

Vintage 9ct Kiwi Pendant with Pounamu Stone

A vintage 9ct and pounamu kiwi pendant, 5.2gm. Width 3 cm

A contemporary large Maori carved pounamu pendant, plain…

A contemporary large Maori carved pounamu pendant, plain elegant mildly concave disc form, the twin notch detail with raised lip to the back. Good mid/dark tone with snow flake inclusions. W.7.3 cm.

An 'NZ' 9ct gold and pounamu heart pendant, medium/small size.…

NZ 9ct Gold and Pounamu Heart Pendant - Medium Size

An 'NZ' 9ct gold and pounamu heart pendant, medium/small size. Length 2.9 cm.

A Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone…

Maori Chief Intaglio Pendant with Gold Cap

A Colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone pendant, the greenstone carved with a Maori chief intaglio, the unusual scrolling gold cap with suspension ring

A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and…

Colonial Greenstone and Gold Pendant with Engraved Scrolls

A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold mounted pendant, the tapered long rounded pendant with engraved leafy scrolls and repeat bead border.

Pounamu pendant, Kawakawa with white inclusions. Thin and flat…

Kawakawa Pounamu Pendant with White Inclusions

Pounamu pendant, Kawakawa with white inclusions. Thin and flat with lapidary scarf mark. 6.5 cm length.

A colonial 9ct. gold and pounamu heart pendant, New Zealand…

Colonial Gold and Pounamu Heart Pendant with Ferns

A colonial 9ct. gold and pounamu heart pendant, New Zealand surrounded by ferns set to the centre with a conforming fern bale

A c1900 pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, applied with an…

Pounamu and Gold Heart Pendant with Punga Tree Design

A c1900 pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, applied with an engraved and fret cut punga tree. Height 4.5 cm.