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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An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru…

Maori Carved Pounamu Kuru Pendant

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…

9ct mounted greenstone heart pendant

Greenstone Heart Pendant on 9ct Mount

9ct mounted greenstone heart 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.

Large green stone circular pendant, polished finish circular…

Green Stone Pendant with 9ct Gold Cross Mounts

Large green stone circular pendant, polished finish circular flat back green stone dome, 9ct cross mounts and chain rails with plated neck chain 50 mm diameter

Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety…

Tangiwai Pounamu Koropepe Manaia Pendant

Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety with white inclusions. Rounded form with notches to the outside rim. Pierced for suspension. 6.5 cm diameter.

C18/19th pounamu kuru (pendant), 16 cm

C18/19th Pounamu Kuru Pendant, 16cm

C18/19th pounamu kuru (pendant), 16 cm

An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant,…

Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Collection

An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant, cylindrical form, both ends tapered, single semi-hourglass drilled suspension hole, dark tone with silvery green veined inclusions. Length 19.6 cm, diameter approx.18. Provenance: The Flower Family…

A large and impressive pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa…

Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with White Inclusion - 17cm

A large and impressive pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with white inclusion in the stone and with counter sunk suspension hole, 17 cm length

A carved greenstone pendant on gold chain. 18ct yellow and…

Greenstone Pendant on Gold Chain

A carved greenstone pendant on gold chain. 18ct yellow and white gold. Weight of chain 65.23 grams. Length of chain 44 cm. Length of pendant 8 cm.

A Donn Salt 14ct gold and pounamu pendant, a 14ct gold frame…

Intaglio Face Pounamu Pendant by Donn Salt

A Donn Salt 14ct gold and pounamu pendant, a 14ct gold frame enclosing a polished and concave piece of pounamu with an image of a face carved intaglio, a plain pounamu panel to the reverse so face is showing on one side only, the pendant is attached to a…

A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent…

Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Hole

A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent hourglass hole. Good heavy weight. Length 14.5 cm

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with…

Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.

A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe).…

Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Holes

A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe). Tangowai transparent greenstone, two hourglass holes at top poll. Repair to head, comes with red case. Width 4.5 cm

A 19th century gold and pounamu fancy fob necklace, festooned…

Gold and Pounamu Fob Necklace with Kia-Ora Medallion

A 19th century gold and pounamu fancy fob necklace, festooned with 'NZ' quality fob, gold heart locket and gold nuggets flanking a John Cairney (Greymouth) 'Kia-0ra' medallion with stamped maker's marks, a further 'NZ' pendant below. Gilt clips

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.

An unusual pounamu pendant, Teardrop shape with carved notching…

Teardrop Pounamu Pendant with Carved Notching

An unusual pounamu pendant, Teardrop shape with carved notching to each side and with two countersunk suspension holes and lashing groove to the top. 8 cm length. Y 16131

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened…

Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Family Collection

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened oval cylinder type form, both ends tapered, single hour-glass drill suspension hole, the dark to mid-green tone with traditional silvery green flecked highlights. Length 15.4 cm, width 2.6 cm.…

18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender…

18th Century Maori Pounamu Pendant (Kuru)

18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender faceted form. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14 cm

A pounamu pekapeka, pendant with countersunk suspension hole…

Pekapeka Pounamu Pendant

A pounamu pekapeka, pendant with countersunk suspension hole named pekapeka after the native New Zealand bat which they resemble. Height 8 cm, width 4.5 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,.

Theo Schoon, greenstone pendant c1960/70, 3.6 x 2.5 cm maximum.…

Schoon's Greenstone Pendant from Hettie Sawyer Collection

Theo Schoon, greenstone pendant c1960/70, 3.6 x 2.5 cm maximum. Provenance: Collection of Hettie Sawyer (Dutch friend of the artist), gifted to the previous owner's father c1970, by descent & sold to current owner

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 pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from…

Rare Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant with Manaia Heads

Pounamu pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from Kawakawa variety pounamu, with cut circular eyes and asymmetrical countersunk suspension hole, pekapeka are named after the small native New Zealand bat which they are said to resemble in appearance.…