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.

54 items found:

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An old small whale's tooth, with substantial silver cap set…

An old small whale's tooth, with substantial silver cap set with pink tourmaline cabochon, suspension ring to wear as a pendant, length 7.5 cm.

A vintage tribal silver tooth pendant necklace, featuring 2…

A vintage tribal silver tooth pendant necklace, featuring 2 silver capped teeth, size 69 x 21 mm, on 2.6 mm wide foxtail link chain to S hook clasp, length 83 cm, wt. 45.6g.

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.

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

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.

An antique fob chain with coin and pendant, The gold lined curb…

An antique fob chain with coin and pendant, The gold lined curb link chain with 9ct gold swivel clips, a 9ct gold tooth pendant and an English gold coin dated 1798, total weight 42.2gms.

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.

New Zealand Colonial gold plate mounted black Braid fob, Kia…

NZ Colonial Gold Plate Shark Tooth Pendant Fob

New Zealand Colonial gold plate mounted black Braid fob, Kia Ora fern frond shield supporting 9ct mounted shark tooth pendant

An antique 15ct yellow gold mounted turquoise pendant of tooth…

19th Century Turquoise Tooth Pendant in 15ct Gold

An antique 15ct yellow gold mounted turquoise pendant of tooth form, 19th century, 4 cm high overall

Antique sharks tooth set 9ct rose gold fob pendant on a antique…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant on Chain

Antique sharks tooth set 9ct rose gold fob pendant on a antique gilt metal chain, marked 9ct, size 23 x 20 mm,

New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted fossil shark tooth pendant…

9ct Fossil Shark Tooth Pendant with Gold Cap and Engraving

New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted fossil shark tooth pendant gold cap engraved O. H. MacKechnie, stamped 9ct markers mark double struck indistinct 5 cm height

Antique rose gold and sharks tooth fob pendant total weight 5…

Rose Gold Shark Tooth Fob Pendant - 5g

Antique rose gold and sharks tooth fob pendant total weight 5 grams

Walsh & Co. (Masterton) 9ct gold mounted shark's tooth pendant,…

9ct Gold Shark Tooth Pendant with Engraved Shield Plaque

Walsh & Co. (Masterton) 9ct gold mounted shark's tooth pendant, with shield plaque hanger, scroll and floral engraved. Stamped maker's mark, length 6.8 cm.

Two silver mounted whale teeth. Comprising a large sperm…

Silver Mounted Whale Teeth Pair

Two silver mounted whale teeth. Comprising a large sperm whale's tooth, 19th century, with hand polished finish, silver mounted, and another whale's tooth, 20th century, both marked 925 to silver pendant mounts. Total weight 512g, length 16 cm, and 14.5 cm

A late 19th century, 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's tooth…

9ct Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant

A late 19th century, 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's tooth pendant, the substantial plain mount with suspension loops. Length 5.2 cm.

A 9ct rose gold and shark's tooth pendant, plain cap mount.…

Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant

A 9ct rose gold and shark's tooth pendant, plain cap mount. Length 3.5 cm.

A NZ colonial 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's tooth pendant,…

9ct Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant by Stewart Dawson & Co

A NZ colonial 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's tooth pendant, the mount scroll engraved and with maker's mark for Stewart Dawson & Co. Length 4.7 cm. W.4 cm.

A vintage 9ct rose gold and shark tooth pendant, plain gold cap…

Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant

A vintage 9ct rose gold and shark tooth pendant, plain gold cap with suspension ring. Length 3.8 cm.

Victorian Raj era 'tooth' brooch in mother of pearl and 15ct…

Victorian Mother of Pearl Tooth Brooch with Heart Pendant

Victorian Raj era 'tooth' brooch in mother of pearl and 15ct rose gold brooch. With hanging chain and repousse marked 9ct heart pendant. Marked 15ct and 9ct. Approx width 7 cm, weight 11.2 grams

Three various Papua New Guinea adornments. Including dog tooth…

Papua New Guinea Adornments: Dog Tooth, Hornbill, Job's Tears

Three various Papua New Guinea adornments. Including dog tooth necklace;, hornbill back pendant; and pair of Job's tears armlets.

An 18ct gold and shark tooth pendant, the gold cap with…

Engraved Gold and Shark Tooth Pendant

An 18ct gold and shark tooth pendant, the gold cap with engraved decoration.

A pendant by Givenchy, of shark tooth design, in oxidised and…

Givenchy Shark Tooth Pendant on Long Gilded Chain

A pendant by Givenchy, of shark tooth design, in oxidised and gilded metal to a long guilded curblink chain, total length 88 cm. In excellent condition. This is a piece that has seldom been used and shows little to no wear.

14ct gold and tigers tooth necklace, with central pendant…

14ct Gold Tiger Tooth Necklace with Oak Leaf Pendant

14ct gold and tigers tooth necklace, with central pendant decorated with oak leaves and acorns, accented with green stones, total weight 15.47gm

A 9ct rose gold and shark tooth pendant engraved decoration to…

Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant with Engraved Cap Decoration

A 9ct rose gold and shark tooth pendant engraved decoration to the gold cap.

Large tiger tooth pendant with rolled gold mounts, length 9.5…

Golden Mounts: Large Tiger Tooth Pendant

Large tiger tooth pendant with rolled gold mounts, length 9.5 cm approx.

An old mako shark tooth mounted in a gold cap, unmarked, with…

Gold-capped Mako Shark Tooth Pendant

An old mako shark tooth mounted in a gold cap, unmarked, with two suspension loops, height 4.4 cm

Early tiger's tooth and silver pendant 8 cm wide

Tiger Tooth & Silver Pendant - 8cm

Early tiger's tooth and silver pendant 8 cm wide

A vintage 9ct rose gold and lion's tooth pendant, plain gold…

Lion's Tooth Pendant in 9ct Rose Gold

A vintage 9ct rose gold and lion's tooth pendant, plain gold cap with suspension ring.

Early 20th century 9ct mounted shark tooth pendant

9ct Shark Tooth Pendant from Early 20th Century

Early 20th century 9ct mounted shark tooth pendant

A Fijian Tambua pendant late 19th early 20th century sperm…

Fijian Tambua Pendant, Sperm Whale Tooth, Late 19th Century

A Fijian Tambua pendant late 19th early 20th century sperm whales tooth (no chain). Purchased from another auction house, width 9 cm

A pendant, ivory tooth set in sterling silver and with marching…

Ivory Tooth Pendant with Sterling Silver Chain

A pendant, ivory tooth set in sterling silver and with marching chain. Weight chain 13.2g

A late 19th century double tiger tooth pendant, with 9ct. rose…

Double Tiger Tooth Pendant with Rose Gold Caps

A late 19th century double tiger tooth pendant, with 9ct. rose gold cap mounts, mounted in forked design, gold plate chain attached. Tooth length approx. 3.5 cm

A vintage lion's? tooth pendant, 9ct. rose gold capped mount,…

Vintage Lion's Tooth Pendant in Rose Gold Mount

A vintage lion's? tooth pendant, 9ct. rose gold capped mount, natural curved and tapered form, length 6.3 cm

A c.1900 9ct. rose gold mounted petrified shark's tooth pendant,…

Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant with Floral Engravings

A c.1900 9ct. rose gold mounted petrified shark's tooth pendant, the wide domed mount engraved with floral scrolls.

A 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted shark's tooth pendant, c.…

Gilded Shark Tooth Pendant, c. 1900

A 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted shark's tooth pendant, c. 1900, scroll engraved, wide cap mount, length 4.7 cm.

A malachite and ivory pendant, shaped as a tooth on sterling…

Malachite and Ivory Tooth Pendant on Silver Chain

A malachite and ivory pendant, shaped as a tooth on sterling silver chain. Length 5 cm

Fossilised shark tooth silver mounted early 1970's, An ancient…

Fossil Shark Tooth Pendant in Silver Mount

Fossilised shark tooth silver mounted early 1970's, An ancient fossilized shark tooth in early 1970s silver pendant mount

An Australian crocodile tooth pendant, with 9 carat rose gold.…

Crocodile Tooth Pendant with 9ct Rose Gold

An Australian crocodile tooth pendant, with 9 carat rose gold. Length 6.5 cm.

A crocodile tooth pendant, with 9 carat yellow gold setting.…

Crocodile Tooth Pendant in 9ct Gold

A crocodile tooth pendant, with 9 carat yellow gold setting. Length 4.5 cm.

A modern sperm whale tooth pendant, Drilled and hung on a…

Sperm Whale Tooth Pendant on Leather Thong

A modern sperm whale tooth pendant, Drilled and hung on a leather thong lace, length around the curve 11.2 cm

Opal and shark's tooth pendant, set in silver gilt

Opal & Shark Tooth Pendant in Silver Gilt

Opal and shark's tooth pendant, set in silver gilt

An opal tooth pendant, 18ct yellow gold mounted, presented as a…

Opal Tooth Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold

An opal tooth pendant, 18ct yellow gold mounted, presented as a stylish tooth carved from solid white opal, polished in finish. Length 2.3 cm.not including bail

1896 Melbourne Cup: horse's tooth mounted in gold pendant,…

1896 Melbourne Cup Winner's Tooth Pendant

1896 Melbourne Cup: horse's tooth mounted in gold pendant, engraved on reverse, 'Newhaven, Chs colt, Newminster- Oceana, Winner of Melbourne Cup & Derby, 1896.'

i) a sterling silver mount, scrimshaw engraved, Albany whales…

Scrimshaw Engraved Sterling Silver Whale Tooth Pendant

i) a sterling silver mount, scrimshaw engraved, Albany whales tooth pendant, signed 'Jfc' initials lower. Height 6.2 cm, with valuatio

A Victorian gold mounted Sharks tooth pendant on chain, the…

Victorian Gold Sharks Tooth Pendant with 9ct Chain

A Victorian gold mounted Sharks tooth pendant on chain, the belcher link chain is 9ct gold with a (great white) sharks tooth. 9ct gold capped marked N.D. Ford.

A rei puta (whale's tooth pendant), suspended from three holes…

Whale Tooth Pendant with Paua Eyes

A rei puta (whale's tooth pendant), suspended from three holes in the top edge above a scalloped section and with inset paua eyes to the tip. The suspension cord with bone toggle. Provenance: Collection G.J. Grace. Not registered. Length 9.5 cm.

A 9ct rose gold shark tooth pendant with a Masonic pendant

Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant with Masonic Symbol

A 9ct rose gold shark tooth pendant with a Masonic pendant

Two pendants on chains, one 9ct rose and yellow gold, set as a…

Mixed Metal and Gemstone Pendants

Two pendants on chains, one 9ct rose and yellow gold, set as a mother-of-pearl tooth shaped pendant gold capped, suspended by a fine yellow gold chain, along with a 9ct white gold pendant set with a small pear cut sapphire and three diamonds surmounting,…

Two carved ivory figures depicting a fisherman and a lady each…

Ivory Figures and Objects from Mary Lipshut Estate

Two carved ivory figures depicting a fisherman and a lady each with a gold mount together with a pierced and carved landscape in oval frame and an ivory tiger's tooth shaped pendant, a carved ivory four section inro (5) Provenance: the Estate of Mary…

Early tiger's tooth and silver pendant, 8 cm wide

Tiger Tooth and Silver Pendant

Early tiger's tooth and silver pendant, 8 cm wide

Antique 9ct gold Shark's tooth pendant, total weight approx 8.5…

9ct Gold Shark Tooth Pendant - 8.5g

Antique 9ct gold Shark's tooth pendant, total weight approx 8.5 grams

Owen Mapp (New Zealand) superb carved whale tooth pendant with…

Carved Whale Tooth Pendant by Owen Mapp

Owen Mapp (New Zealand) superb carved whale tooth pendant with cord, 11 cm high. Owen Mapp's works are collected by museums world wide, Japanese Royal Family, Ex William Rogers collection 1970's (2)

9ct uniform curb link Albert chain with 9ct mounted shark tooth…

9ct Albert Chain with Shark Tooth Pendant

9ct uniform curb link Albert chain with 9ct mounted shark tooth pendant attached