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 with precious or semi-precious stones and come in many shapes including ovals, hearts and circles.

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British Arts & Crafts hammered copper 3 branch hanging pendant…

Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Hanging Pendant Electrolier, Early 20th Century

British Arts & Crafts hammered copper 3 branch hanging pendant electrolier. Early 20th century Unwired, height 45 cm, approx.

George IV mourning pendant engraved Rg Sept 16 1824. Set with…

George IV Mourning Pendant with Engraving and Diamond Setting

George IV mourning pendant engraved Rg Sept 16 1824. Set with past, dia. 18.5 mm

Good Victorian locket size 34 x 41 mm, item total weight 19…

Victorian 9ct Gold Gilt Locket, 34x41mm, 19g, Metal Structure

Good Victorian locket size 34 x 41 mm, item total weight 19 grams, structure is metal, surface tests as 9ct, could be gilt

US 1884 Morgan one dollar pendant (new Orleans) chain is plate

1884 Morgan Dollar Pendant on Chain with New Orleans Plate

US 1884 Morgan one dollar pendant (new Orleans) chain is plate

Antique gilt metal butterfly & crescent brooch set with…

Gilt Metal Butterfly & Crescent Brooch with Colored Glass Pendant

Antique gilt metal butterfly & crescent brooch set with coloured glass With a bail for a pendant. Approx weight 3.45 grams, size 50 x 15 mm, set with coloured glass With a bail for a pendant. Approx weight 3.45 grams, size 50 x 15 mm

14ct world globe pendant, on 14ct fine box link neck chain…

14ct world globe pendant, on 14ct fine box link neck chain globe 19 mm dia, chain 55 cm approx 17gms

Victorian 9ct single citrine pendant, rub-over oval mixed cut…

Victorian 9ct single citrine pendant, rub-over oval mixed cut amber citrine with leaf suspender on 15ct trace link neck chain 70 cm long

Edwardian 9ct rail and Roped link Albert chain, with 1909 full…

Edwardian 9ct rail and Roped link Albert chain, with 1909 full sovereign pendant fob, 41.5 cm long approx 38gm chain

Viking silvered bronze votive axe pendant, c.1000 AD. Ex Verne…

Viking silvered bronze votive axe pendant, c.1000 AD. Ex Verne jewels, Sydney. Ex Chiswick Auctions, UK.

An 18th century kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety stone with…

An 18th century kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety stone with typical inclusions and fractures. Countersunk hole, height 6.5 cm,

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.

Ross McCabe large carved obsidian notched rei niho(eye tooth)…

Ross McCabe large carved obsidian notched rei niho(eye tooth) pendant with certificate 2014. The Tuhua (volcanic obsidian) from Mayor Island, length 5.8 cm.

Large resin cameo pendant approx cameo size 43 x 28 mm

Large resin cameo pendant approx cameo size 43 x 28 mm

Australian sweetheart locket and Wedgwood pendant marked 9ct…

Australian sweetheart locket and Wedgwood pendant marked 9ct sil Al. And sterling Wedgwood

Antique 9ct sil locket and gilt metal necklace marked 9ct Sil…

Antique 9ct sil locket and gilt metal necklace marked 9ct Sil to the heart. Approx size 22 x 25 mm, chain length 40 cm

Victorian glass pendant, double rounded magnifying glass pendant

Victorian glass pendant, double rounded magnifying glass pendant

Egyptian sarcophagus pencil pendant, enamelled decoration with…

Egyptian sarcophagus pencil pendant, enamelled decoration with removable pencil

An Art Deco alabaster Urn-Shaped L with domed cover and pendant…

An Art Deco alabaster Urn-Shaped L with domed cover and pendant ring handles. Height 67 cm, width 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney

Scottish pebble and citrine bracelet, the openwork links of…

Scottish pebble and citrine bracelet, the openwork links of various coloured agates between oval citrine, with foliate engraved terminals and suspending a similarly set shield shaped locket, glazed compartment to reverse, weight 44gm, inner circumference…

Vintage YSL multicolour stone set heart pendant Marked Made in…

Vintage YSL multicolour stone set heart pendant Marked Made in France YSL (Yves Saint Laurent), size 4 x 4 cm

Chain and pendant, featuring a fine 18ct white chain and…

18ct White Gold Chain with Geometric Diamond Pendant

Chain and pendant, featuring a fine 18ct white chain and geometric designed pendant with 4=0.04ct round brilliant cut diamonds. Chain length: 44 cm. Weight: 6.5 grams.

Yves Saint Laurent necklace, the monogramed medallion is of…

YSL Textured Medallion Necklace with Tubogas Chain - 37.5g

Yves Saint Laurent necklace, the monogramed medallion is of textured finish, supported by a tubogas chain, pendant length 52 mm, chain length 600 mm, gross weight approximately 37.5 grams.

A Victorian style vesta case pendant on chain, heart shape…

Victorian Heart Vesta Pendant on Chain - London 1991 Import

A Victorian style vesta case pendant on chain, heart shape vesta with repousse decoration, size 44 x 41 mm, import mark for London 1991, on a 5 mm wide belcher link chain attached with a swivel clasp, length 76 cm, wt. 45.35g.

9ct curb link chain with 1887 sovereign pendant, chain 41 cm…

9ct Curb Chain with 1887 Sovereign Pendant - 30g, 41cm

9ct curb link chain with 1887 sovereign pendant, chain 41 cm length 30gms

9ct circular pendant charm 'Kia Ora', stamped Ab

Ab-stamped 9ct 'Kia Ora' Circular Pendant Charm

9ct circular pendant charm 'Kia Ora', stamped Ab

9ct champagne quartz, large pendant facet cut large central…

Champagne Quartz Pendant on Chain

9ct champagne quartz, large pendant facet cut large central bright quartz on chain

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 rare Pre-European pounamu amulet pendant, Kahurangi variety…

Ancient Kahurangi Pounamu Amulet Pendant

A rare Pre-European pounamu amulet pendant, Kahurangi variety pounamu. With two broken out suspension holes indictive of significant age and with two re-drilled countersunk suspension holes to the upper section, found in a river inlet in Otago in the…

Tangiwai pekapeka (Bowenite pendant), well carved in…

Translucent Tangiwai Janus Pendant

Tangiwai pekapeka (Bowenite pendant), well carved in translucent Tangiwai. Janus heads with circular eyes and an asymmetrical suspension hole, 6 cm x 4.5 cm.

Inanga kuru pendant, pale Inanga with white inclusions,…

Inanga Kuru Pendant with Scarfing and Inclusions

Inanga kuru pendant, pale Inanga with white inclusions, scarfing on one lateral edge, damaged and repaired at end. Countersunk suspension hole, 12 cm length

A large pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with…

Marsden-included Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant

A large pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with Marsden inclusions to one lateral edge and rounded tip. Straight, even, and polished, 20 cm length.

Fish jaw bone pendant, displaying tooth recesses, pierced for…

Fish Jaw Pendant with Tooth Recesses

Fish jaw bone pendant, displaying tooth recesses, pierced for suspension. End broken away, 8 cm length.

Platinum modern pendant, featuring 3 x claw set, round Briliant…

Platinum Pendant with .50ct Diamonds

Platinum modern pendant, featuring 3 x claw set, round Briliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight .50 carats, H-K esimated colour, I3estimated clarity. Finished weight 1.19 grams. Length 19 mm.

Edwardian enamelled picture locket, pretty floral enamelled…

Floral Enamelled Locket on Curb Chain

Edwardian enamelled picture locket, pretty floral enamelled front with heavily engraved reverse on curb link chain

Mounted English sovereign pendant, 18ct mounted 22ct sovereign…

18ct Mounted English Sovereign Pendant 1962

Mounted English sovereign pendant, 18ct mounted 22ct sovereign with Saint George and the dragon 1962, 12.2g

An antique Bohemian necklace with iridescent glass scarab…

Bohemian Scarab Necklace, 20th Century

An antique Bohemian necklace with iridescent glass scarab pendant, early 20th century, 47 cm long

Japanese gilt bronze pendant, of small circular form, decorated…

Gilt Bronze Japanese Bird Pendant

Japanese gilt bronze pendant, of small circular form, decorated both sides in relief with a small bird before a river with reeds and foliage, with gilt highlights, length 3.2 cm x 2.5 cm width

9ct engraved Edwardian picture locket, engraved swallow amongst…

Engraved Edwardian Swallow Locket with Double Folding Pictures

9ct engraved Edwardian picture locket, engraved swallow amongst foliage and scroll decoration to reverse double folding picture locket 5.5grams

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.

9ct tri colour heart pendant & chain marked 375, length 42 cm,…

9ct Tri Colour Heart Pendant with Chain - 1.4g

9ct tri colour heart pendant & chain marked 375, length 42 cm, weight 1.4 grams

Edwardian 9ct coat of arms fob, t-bar fob pendant with…

Enamelled Coat of Arms Fob Pendant with Hallmark

Edwardian 9ct coat of arms fob, t-bar fob pendant with attachments for a collar enamelled face, hallmarked

Middle Eastern white metal amulet, of rectangular form with red…

Filigree Amulet with Bells on Beaded Necklace

Middle Eastern white metal amulet, of rectangular form with red centre, in filigree design suspending links and bells, on a metal beaded necklace, pendant 7.5 cm wide

Three vintage cameos, two within gilt mounts in the form a…

Vintage Cameo Trio with Gilt Mounts

Three vintage cameos, two within gilt mounts in the form a brooch and pendant, the other unframed, length 3.5 cm (3)

Six mechanical ladies watches. Includes 2 Tissot, 2 Seiko, Olma…

Mechanical Ladies Watches: Tissot, Seiko, Olma, Jufrex Ladybug

Six mechanical ladies watches. Includes 2 Tissot, 2 Seiko, Olma 21 jewels pendant, and novelty ladybug branded Jufrex

14ct fancy link necklace, mixed mesh rail links with belt…

Fancy Link Necklace with Tassel Pendant

14ct fancy link necklace, mixed mesh rail links with belt buckle and strap pendant finished with tassels 42 cm length approx 60gms

Early 19th century 9ct large heart locket, opening to reveal…

Hand-painted Heart Locket with Miniature Portraits

Early 19th century 9ct large heart locket, opening to reveal two hand painted miniature portraits of young boy and girl

Pentti Sarpenva Finalnd bronze Modernist pendant signed. Approx…

Bronze Modernist Pendant by Pentti Sarpaneva

Pentti Sarpenva Finalnd bronze Modernist pendant signed. Approx pendant size 8 x 7 cm, chain length 60 cm. Circa 1970s

An antique pique oval locket, A/F. 19th century, 4.5 cm high…

Antique Pique Oval Locket (A/F)

An antique pique oval locket, A/F. 19th century, 4.5 cm high overall

Victorian pendant eye glass, beautiful gilt surround with…

Gilded Victorian Eye Glass Pendant

Victorian pendant eye glass, beautiful gilt surround with central magnifying glass

Tairona figural pendant, in the form of a stylised eagle,…

Filigree Eagle Pendant

Tairona figural pendant, in the form of a stylised eagle, accented with filigree swirl motifs, height 5 cm

A Hermes La Ligne Corne Et Laque necklace. Made in Vietnam.…

Hermes Horn and Lacquer Pendant Necklace

A Hermes La Ligne Corne Et Laque necklace. Made in Vietnam. Features horn and lacquer circular pendant on a flat rope chain. Pendant size 7 cm. Chain length 50 cm. Comes together with dustbag.

Edwardian 9ct citrine pendant, with four large inset facet cut…

Edwardian Citrine Flower Pendant with Chain

Edwardian 9ct citrine pendant, with four large inset facet cut citrines and central flower decoration on associated chain

Victorian pinchbeck locket, book shape with two photo lockets…

Victorian Book Locket with Cameo and Photos

Victorian pinchbeck locket, book shape with two photo lockets and carved cameo

Edwardian 9ct heart shaped locket pendant, engraved double…

Engraved Heart Locket Pendant with Double Pictures

Edwardian 9ct heart shaped locket pendant, engraved double picture locket with scrolled decoration and central shield

A pounamu chisel pendant by Alan brown, carved in Kawakawa…

Kawakawa Chisel Pendant by Alan Brown

A pounamu chisel pendant by Alan brown, carved in Kawakawa variety stone. 10 cm length

Inanga kuru pendant, pale Inanga with white inclusions.…

Pale Inanga Pendant with White Inclusions

Inanga kuru pendant, pale Inanga with white inclusions. Asymmetric bottom, countersunk suspension hole. 13 cm length. Y number pending

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.

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), polished inanga variety stone. 7.5…

Inanga Pounamu Kuru Ear Pendant - 7.5cm Length

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), polished inanga variety stone. 7.5 cm length.

Antique gilt metal folding photo locket, 25 mm

Gilt Metal Folding Photo Locket - Antique 25mm

Antique gilt metal folding photo locket, 25 mm

14ct single citrine pendant, pear shape mixed cut lime green…

14ct pear shape citrine pendant, 27x20mm lime green

14ct single citrine pendant, pear shape mixed cut lime green citrine approx 27 x 20 mm

14ct single citrine pendant, oval cushion cut lime green…

Oval Cushion Cut Citrine Pendant in Lime Green

14ct single citrine pendant, oval cushion cut lime green citrine approx 27 x 22 mm

18ct fancy rope twist neck chain pendant, pendant of triple…

Fancy Rope Twist Necklace with Flower Pendant and Tassels

18ct fancy rope twist neck chain pendant, pendant of triple petal flower supporting double tassels ends, 42 cm long approx 16gms

Victorian 9ct cameo ring, classical high relief portrait ring…

Victorian Cameo Ring & Pendant Set, High & Low Relief

Victorian 9ct cameo ring, classical high relief portrait ring and portrait low relief pendant, ring size P

9ct fob pendant, golf football most improved player 1912. 3.8g

1912 Most Improved Player Fob Pendant

9ct fob pendant, golf football most improved player 1912. 3.8g

9ct Edwardian medallions, salt creek premiers medallion with a…

Edwardian Medallion with Pendant on 9ct Chain

9ct Edwardian medallions, salt creek premiers medallion with a drop pendant in 9ct with central engraving on 9ct chain 9.83g

Hermes, two necklaces 'Linda' and 'Isthme' pendant, green…

Green and Red Horn Necklaces with Adjustable Straps

Hermes, two necklaces 'Linda' and 'Isthme' pendant, green buffalo horn and lacquered wood with adjustable waxed cotton cord, together with red lacquered buffalo horn with adjustable waxed cotton strap (2), length 48 cm. Provenance: Property of a country…

Micromosaic pendant, depicting a brightly coloured beetle set…

Colorful Beetle Micromosaic Pendant

Micromosaic pendant, depicting a brightly coloured beetle set in a shield shaped pendant, with hinged glazed panel verso, measuring 4.2 x 2.1 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

Chanel, pendant necklace, the interlocking 'CC' pendant in…

Chanel Black CC Pendant Necklace

Chanel, pendant necklace, the interlocking 'CC' pendant in black tone metal suspended from a conforming curb link chain, total length 580 mm.

Venini cascading ceiling pendant, Murano glass and gilt metal,…

Murano Glass Pendant with Gilt Metal (9 words)

Venini cascading ceiling pendant, Murano glass and gilt metal, Italy, c 1970s,

Murano pendant for Doria Leuchten, textured grey transparent…

Textured Grey Murano Pendant for Doria Leuchten, 1970s

Murano pendant for Doria Leuchten, textured grey transparent Murano glass and metal, Germany, c 1970s,

A Hermes 'O' shape green, purple and blue resin pendant, on a…

Hermes Resin Pendant on Multicolour Silk Chain

A Hermes 'O' shape green, purple and blue resin pendant, on a multicolour silk chain. Pendant size 6 x 5 cm. Necklace length 64 cm. Comes with Hermes carry bag.

A Hermes La Ligne Corne Et Laque necklace. Made in Vietnam.…

Hermes Horn and Lacquer Pendant Necklace

A Hermes La Ligne Corne Et Laque necklace. Made in Vietnam. Features horn and lacquer pierced pendant on a flat rope chain. Pendant size 5.5 x 5 cm. Chain length 40 cm. Comes together with dustbag.

A New Zealand 9ct framed locket pendant, with engraved laurel…

Engraved Laurel Leaf Locket Pendant with Maori Inscription

A New Zealand 9ct framed locket pendant, with engraved laurel leaf framing to the glazed empty panel, with engraved panel 'OTA OROHA E KOE'. W.38 mm.

A jadeite pendant and a beaded rosary, the pendant carved with…

Mythical Beast Jadeite Pendant and Dzi Beaded Rosary

A jadeite pendant and a beaded rosary, the pendant carved with a mythical beast climbing over a gourd with lingzhi and cash, the rosary of sixteen beads separated with a dzi bead, 6.5 cm long and 12 cm diameter

9ct circular photo locket bright cut floral engraved 2.2 cm…

Bright Cut Floral Engraved 9ct Circular Locket (2.2cm)

9ct circular photo locket bright cut floral engraved 2.2 cm diameter

Two New Zealand 9ct pendants gem set circular scroll pendant…

Gem-set Pendants with Circular Scroll Design from New Zealand

Two New Zealand 9ct pendants gem set circular scroll pendant marked Sbro 9ct &G and circular paua panel scroll framed marked G & W

Colonial 18ct mounted claw pendant on modern 9ct trace link…

Colonial 18ct Pendant on 9ct Chain

Colonial 18ct mounted claw pendant on modern 9ct trace link neck chain

9ct tiki pendant reverse inscribed to: Frances May all Your…

Frances May's Tiki Pendant: A Symbol of Hope

9ct tiki pendant reverse inscribed to: Frances May all Your Wishes come True a. J. L. 28.6.54 stamped 9ct 3.5 cmL, Frances May Don was a New Zealand factory inspector, political activist, and welfare worker. She was born in Dunedin, 24 October 1898. Don…

A vintage gilt and malachite pendant, the large oval polished…

Gilt and Malachite Fly Pendant

A vintage gilt and malachite pendant, the large oval polished malachite in a rubover mount with rope edge decoration, a small gilt fly set to the centre of the malachite, suspension ring (one leg missing on fly), height 3.5 cm.

A Verner Panton Fun 2DA pendant, 1970s. A hanging pendant made…

Stainless Steel Disc Pendant by Verner Panton

A Verner Panton Fun 2DA pendant, 1970s. A hanging pendant made from stainless steel frame featuring hundreds of stainless steel discs, height 55 cm, width 45 cm

Henkel and Grosse tigers eye and gilt metal pendant on chain,…

Grosse Tigers Eye Pendant on Chain, 1961

Henkel and Grosse tigers eye and gilt metal pendant on chain, marked Grosse 1961, chain, length 52 cm

Victorian gilt metal locket set with green gemstone and onyx,…

Victorian Green Gemstone Locket with Onyx

Victorian gilt metal locket set with green gemstone and onyx, size 30 x 20 mm, weight 10 grams, some pin holes metal fatigue to the joins

Two pietra dura crosses, both late Victorian with floral motifs,…

Victorian Pietra Dura Crosses with Floral Motifs (2)

Two pietra dura crosses, both late Victorian with floral motifs, one depicts two doves, set with yellow tone pendant bails, Florentine origin, (A/F) (2)

Georgian gilt metal chain necklace with swivel hand pendant,…

Georgian Gilt Chain Necklace with Swivel Hand Pendant

Georgian gilt metal chain necklace with swivel hand pendant, length 42 cm

9ct single citrine pendant raised cage claw set with swivel…

Citrine Pendant with Raised Claw Set Cage

9ct single citrine pendant raised cage claw set with swivel suspender oval mixed cut 22 mm x 16 mm

French 14ct three section enamelled pendant locket plain…

Enamelled French Pendant Locket: Les Trois Amis

French 14ct three section enamelled pendant locket plain circular section with two covers enamelled with pink pinks entitled 'Les Trois Amis' the three friends 17 mm dia

Genuine 1917 full sovereign pendant, set in 18k

1917 Full Sovereign Pendant in 18k Gold

Genuine 1917 full sovereign pendant, set in 18k

'Regard' Victorian 15ct locket, stunning heart shaped 'Regard'…

Victorian 'Regard' Heart Locket Pendant

'Regard' Victorian 15ct locket, stunning heart shaped 'Regard' mourning drop pendant hinged locket with embossed reverse

Victorian 15ct double picture locket, drop pendant/brooch,…

Victorian Maple Leaf Double Picture Locket Pendant/Brooch

Victorian 15ct double picture locket, drop pendant/brooch, ornate maple leaf decoration with swallows, double picture to front and reverse 19.1g

Large amber pendant with insect has been treated length 7 cm

Amber Insect Pendant - 7cm Length

Large amber pendant with insect has been treated length 7 cm

Victorian sardonyx locket approx size 25 x 22 mm,

Victorian Sardonyx Locket - 25 x 22 mm

Victorian sardonyx locket approx size 25 x 22 mm,

William Ricketts, rare clay pendant of an indigenous mask

Indigenous Mask Clay Pendant by William Ricketts

William Ricketts, rare clay pendant of an indigenous mask

A vintage modernist pendant brooch on chain; articulated 3 tier…

Modernist Stylised Figure Pendant Brooch on Chain

A vintage modernist pendant brooch on chain; articulated 3 tier graduated drop featuring stylised figures, size 7 x 5.5 cm, on a rectangular cable link chain to bolt ring clasp, length 70 cm, wt. 45.89g.

Rene Lalique 1920's red glass Colombes pendant 40 mm long by 24…

R. Lalique Red Glass Dove Pendant with Girl Decoration

Rene Lalique 1920's red glass Colombes pendant 40 mm long by 24 mm wide with 2 doves and a girl decorated R. Lalique Pendant. Small chip bottom right corner.