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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New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone pendant, plain…

Engraved Mount Greenstone Pendant - 9ct Colonial Design

New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone pendant, plain elongated form with engraved mount, unmarked 8 cm length

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.

A large and impressive New Zealand colonial pounamu and 9ct…

Colonial Pounamu and Gold Heart Pendant

A large and impressive New Zealand colonial pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, mounted in gold with 'Rangiaua ', the gold suspension loop with floral mount. Height 10.1 cm.

A c1900 9ct rose gold fob chain, rail links, with t-bar and…

Rose Gold Fob Chain with Pounamu Pendant

A c1900 9ct rose gold fob chain, rail links, with t-bar and pounamu fob pendant. Gold weight 39gm. Length 35.5 cm.

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.

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…

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.

Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length

Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace

Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length

Small greenstone cross pendant on 9ct trace link muff chain,…

Greenstone Cross Pendant on 9ct Muff Chain

Small greenstone cross pendant on 9ct trace link muff chain, 154 cm length approx 26gms

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

An 18th century koropepe pendant, pounamu with notching at top…

An 18th century koropepe pendant, pounamu with notching at top of the neck and red wax embellishment to the eyes. Later suspension hole and 14ct gold mount, height 5 cm,.

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

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone…

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety…

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety stone with pale feathery inclusions. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 9.5 cm.

Ingram Brothers of Melbourne, antique 15ct gold and natural…

Ingram Brothers of Melbourne, antique 15ct gold and natural pearl shell negligee necklace, set with a green stone, early 20th century, stamped 'Ingram Bros. 15ct', the chain 40 cm long, the pendant 6 cm high, 9.5 grams total

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.

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.

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.