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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Victorian enamel & gilt metal locket size 15 x 20 mm

Victorian Enamel & Gilt Metal Locket - 15 x 20mm

Victorian enamel & gilt metal locket size 15 x 20 mm

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

9ct gold citrine pendant, the pedant of pierced foliate form,…

9ct gold citrine pendant, the pedant of pierced foliate form, set with central large rectangular cut citrine stone in a four prong setting, stone approx. 15 mm x 13 mm, 4 cm x 2.2 cm, weight 6.6gm, suspended on a fine gilt metal chain

Victorian Bohemian garnet cluster necklace in rose gilt metal.…

Victorian Bohemian garnet cluster necklace in rose gilt metal. With a hidden clip for a pendant. Approx 14-10 mm setting length 44 cm, missing a gemstone

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

An 18ct gold Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant, 11.8 mm drop…

18ct Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Gilt Chain

An 18ct gold Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant, 11.8 mm drop shape cultured pearl of good colour and lustre to circle surmount set with 9 round brilliant cut and one tapered baguette cut diamond, length 19 mm, on gilt metal chain.

Early 20th century 9ct silver lined heart locket and gilt metal…

9ct Heart Locket with Gilt Chain

Early 20th century 9ct silver lined heart locket and gilt metal chain

Opal triplet set 9ct yellow gold pendant & group to includes a…

Opal Set: 9ct Pendant, Doublet Pendant, Silver Chains

Opal triplet set 9ct yellow gold pendant & group to includes a opal doublet & silver pendant and silver chains. Marked 9ct, weight 1.8 grams, chip to the edge on a gilt metal chain

Mid century Mutton fat jade interlocking ring pendant approx…

Mutton Fat Jade Ring Pendant with Gilt Chain

Mid century Mutton fat jade interlocking ring pendant approx diameter 18.8 mm, 15.00ct, gilt metal chain

Edwardian period, amethyst glass & gilt metal pendant on chain.…

Amethyst Glass Pendant on Gilt Chain

Edwardian period, amethyst glass & gilt metal pendant on chain. Approx chain length 40 cm

Antique gilt metal folding photo locket, 25 mm

Gilt Metal Folding Photo Locket - Antique 25mm

Antique gilt metal folding photo locket, 25 mm

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,

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,

Antique rose gilt locket stick pin and a gilt metal example,…

Antique Gilt Rose Locket Stick Pin - 4.5g

Antique rose gilt locket stick pin and a gilt metal example, rose gold item weight 4.5 grams, bruised. Tests as gilt

Victorian enamel and gilt metal mourning locket, a chip to the…

Victorian Enamel Mourning Locket with Gilt Metal - Damaged

Victorian enamel and gilt metal mourning locket, a chip to the enamel, size 26 x 33 mm, weight 15.9 grams total

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

Vintage necklace group, includes: pearl necklace L:50 cm,…

Vintage Necklace Collection

Vintage necklace group, includes: pearl necklace L:50 cm, branch coral necklaceL:40 cm, Loupe necklace L:72 cm, three gilt metal necklace, hematite beaded necklace, metal fob chain and carved amber pendant and metal fob chain, Modernist metal necklace,…

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

An 18ct gold Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant, 12.3 mm drop…

Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant with Gilt Chain

An 18ct gold Tahitian pearl and diamond pendant, 12.3 mm drop shape cultured pearl of good colour and lustre to circle surmount set with 9 brilliant cut and one tapered baguette cut diamond, length 19 mm, on gilt metal chain.

A 18ct gold South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, featuring a 14.…

Gold Pearl & Diamond Pendant with Baguette Accents

A 18ct gold South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, featuring a 14.8 mm round cultured pearl of good lustre and champagne colour to bale channel set with 7 baguette cut diamonds, length 25 mm, on gilt metal chain.

Antique carved canelian intaglio fob pendant approx length 6 cm,…

Antique Gilt Metal Intaglio Fob Pendant with Carnelian

Antique carved canelian intaglio fob pendant approx length 6 cm, weight 5.8 grams, tests as gilt metal

Rivana antique 9ct gold lady's watch, cigarette holder with…

Antique Accessories Set: Watch, Cigarette Holder, Locket, Pen

Rivana antique 9ct gold lady's watch, cigarette holder with gold fittings in original leather case, gilt metal and enamel antique photo locket, silver pen (incomplete), 19th and early 20th century, (4 items),

A golden South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, featuring a 14 mm…

Golden Pearl and Diamond Pendant

A golden South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, featuring a 14 mm round cultured pearl of good lustre and light golden colour to 18ct gold bale set with a tapered baguette cut and 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, length 24 mm, on gilt metal chain.

Three vintage brooches, oval shell cameo featuring portrait of…

Vintage Brooch Trio with Cameo, Garnet, and Mosaic

Three vintage brooches, oval shell cameo featuring portrait of a lady with pendant bale, size 39 x 30 mm, garnet and seed pearl, size 24 x 20 mm, with safety chain, both in gilt metal, and mirco masiac on carved bone, size 34 x 29 mm.

A miniature, a lady English School circa 1930 her brown hair…

1930s Lady Miniature with Pearl and Lace

A miniature, a lady English School circa 1930 her brown hair swept up with pearl decoration, wearing a white lace trimmed dress, with long white satin gloves, with a fine gold and pearl cross necklace at her throat, stamped gilt metal frame, oval length 6…

Victorian locket for restoration unmarked. Tests as gilt metal

Unmarked Victorian Gilt Metal Locket for Restoration

Victorian locket for restoration unmarked. Tests as gilt metal

Pearl and nephrite pendants, organic pendant set with cultured…

Organic Pearl and Nephrite Pendant Set

Pearl and nephrite pendants, organic pendant set with cultured freshwater pearls in silver, size 70 x 50 mm, and rectangular nephrite plaque in gilt metal, size 35 x 23 mm.

Antique carnelian and gilt metal pendant approx. size 15 x 17 mm

Antique Carnelian Pendant with Gilt Metal

Antique carnelian and gilt metal pendant approx. size 15 x 17 mm

Victorian Gilt metal two door locket with cast floral borders,…

Victorian Gilt Metal Floral Locket with Initial

Victorian Gilt metal two door locket with cast floral borders, engine turned body and gartered initial to the center. Approx size 33 x 40 mm, slight part of join to one door.

Jewellery group includes a silver gilt and pearl brooch, and…

Eclectic Jewellery Collection

Jewellery group includes a silver gilt and pearl brooch, and Trilobite fossil pendant, a modernist silver ring, a cameo and gilt metal ring marked 9ct lustre, Art Deco marcasite brooch marked sterling, a cameo and gilt metal brooch and a carved shell bird…

Antique 'Forget me not' locket in gilt metal, size 24 x 20 mm

Antique Forget Me Not Locket in Gilt Metal

Antique 'Forget me not' locket in gilt metal, size 24 x 20 mm

Victorian gilt metal locket, size 22 x 18 mm

Victorian Gilt Metal Locket (Size: 22x18mm)

Victorian gilt metal locket, size 22 x 18 mm

Vintage jewellery group includes silver ringed pearl opera…

Vintage Jewellery Collection

Vintage jewellery group includes silver ringed pearl opera length necklace, pink ringed pearl choker, a gilt metal fob spinner, Edwardian period gilt metal heart locket and three coloured glass bangles. Approx necklace lengths 126 cm, 40 cm

Antique gilt metal portrait pendant approx dia.20 mm, weight 4.…

Antique Gilt Metal Portrait Pendant, 20mm Diameter

Antique gilt metal portrait pendant approx dia.20 mm, weight 4.5 grams,

Victorian gilt metal and enamel mourning locket approx size 37…

Victorian Enamel Mourning Locket

Victorian gilt metal and enamel mourning locket approx size 37 mm x 30 mm

Edwardian rose gold pendant and chain with swinging garnet and…

Edwardian Rose Gold Garnet Pendant with Seed Pearls

Edwardian rose gold pendant and chain with swinging garnet and seed pearl set flower. Marked 9ct to the pendant. Approx pendant width 22 mm, chain length 40 cm, weight 3.4 grams including gilt metal barrel clasp

Bloodstone and agate locket, of shield form set within gilt…

Bloodstone & Agate Locket with Lion Finial & Monogrammed Plaque

Bloodstone and agate locket, of shield form set within gilt metal, accented with lion finial, with monogrammed gold plaque

Art nouveau gilt metal & pink glass pendant marked 9ct Lustre,…

Art Nouveau Pink Glass Pendant, Marked 9ct Lustre

Art nouveau gilt metal & pink glass pendant marked 9ct Lustre, size 23 x 18 mm, weight 4.2 grams

Antique gilt metal locket and chain

Gilt Metal Locket and Chain

Antique gilt metal locket and chain

Antique gilt metal locket and long guard chain

Gilt Locket and Long Chain

Antique gilt metal locket and long guard chain

An antique style fob seal pendant on chain, seal with crest…

Gilt Lion Crest Fob Pendant on Venetian Chain

An antique style fob seal pendant on chain, seal with crest adorned by a lion to Venetian chain all in gilt metal, fob height 40 mm.

Victorian gilt metal and enamel locket approx size 29 mm x 36 mm

Victorian Enamel Locket with Gilt Metal - 29x36mm

Victorian gilt metal and enamel locket approx size 29 mm x 36 mm

A Tahitian pearl pendant, 11 x 12 mm fine cultured pearl of…

Tahitian Pearl Pendant on 18ct Gold Bale and Chain

A Tahitian pearl pendant, 11 x 12 mm fine cultured pearl of silver grey colour on an 18ct gold bale, on gilt metal chain.

Lapis pendant on a ruby beaded necklace with a lapis set gilt…

Lapis and Ruby Pendant Necklace

Lapis pendant on a ruby beaded necklace with a lapis set gilt metal pendant and a gum but designed border and graduated ruby faceted roundels. Approx length

Rainbow sapphire beaded necklace and pendant set with an…

Rainbow Sapphire Necklace Set with Amethyst Pendant

Rainbow sapphire beaded necklace and pendant set with an amethyst in a burnished gilt metal setting. Approx length 45 cm

Indian emerald and ruby pendant in a hand worked silver gilt…

Indian Emerald and Ruby Pendant in Silver Gilt Setting

Indian emerald and ruby pendant in a hand worked silver gilt metal and base metal setting. Approx length 18 cm

Victorian gilt metal locket and chain locket size 7 mm x 19 mm,…

Victorian Gilt Metal Locket with 42cm Chain

Victorian gilt metal locket and chain locket size 7 mm x 19 mm, chain length 42 cm

Gilt metal book locket and 9ct rose gold chain the box chain is…

Gilt Book Locket with Rose Gold Chain

Gilt metal book locket and 9ct rose gold chain the box chain is marked 375, length 52 cm, 4.7 grams

Antique silver and carnelian brooch and group includes an…

Antique and Modern Brooches with Heart Pendant

Antique silver and carnelian brooch and group includes an unmarked Scottish type brooch and carved quatrefoil and gilt metal brooch and a modern heart pendant

A champagne South Sea pearl enhancer pendant, 13.5 mm cultured…

Champagne South Sea Pearl Enhancer Pendant on Gilt Chain

A champagne South Sea pearl enhancer pendant, 13.5 mm cultured pearl of good champagne colour and lustre to 9ct gold bale on gilt metal chain.

Indian sapphire, emerald and pearl beaded necklace with a gilt…

Indian Gemstone and Pearl Necklace with Gilt Pendant

Indian sapphire, emerald and pearl beaded necklace with a gilt metal and glass set pendant in the and adjustable brocaded material stringing. Approx length 26 cm-60 cm

A South Sea pearl and diamond enhancer pendant, featuring a 13…

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant on Gilt Chain

A South Sea pearl and diamond enhancer pendant, featuring a 13 x 14 mm oval cultured pearl of good colour and lustre to a 9ct gold bale set with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds on gilt metal chain.

Antique Australian 9ct yellow gold pendant marked 9ct Melbourne,…

Australian 9ct Gold Pendant on Gilt Chain with Simulants

Antique Australian 9ct yellow gold pendant marked 9ct Melbourne, on a gilt metal chain. Set with simulants approx 1.8 grams

Antique enamel and gilt metal locket with a well engraved body…

Enamel and Gilt Metal Locket with Engraved Body

Antique enamel and gilt metal locket with a well engraved body and enamel garter border. approx size 27 mm x 23 mm

A 19th century portrait miniature pendant, hand painted with a…

19th Century Young Girl Portrait Pendant

A 19th century portrait miniature pendant, hand painted with a young girl probably on ivory, framed in gilt metal and under rock crystal.

A pendant by Oscar de La Renta set with red and green paste,…

Oscar de la Renta Paste Pendant on Gilt Chain

A pendant by Oscar de La Renta set with red and green paste, suspended from fancy link chain, all in gilt metal, total length 430 mm.

A Victorian gilt metal porcelain & gemstone mourning locket, an…

Victorian Mourning Locket with Gemstones and Hair Lock

A Victorian gilt metal porcelain & gemstone mourning locket, an oval shaped hand painted porcelain inlaid in a locket with turquoise & imitation rubies mounted in a scroll frame, the locket opens with two glass sections one with a photo the other with a…

Antique double sided gilt metal locket, with initials both…

Double-Sided Gilt Metal Locket with Initials

Antique double sided gilt metal locket, with initials both sides, size: approx 5 cm including bale

9ct gold and pearl pendant on gilt metal chain, in box

Gold and Pearl Pendant with Gilt Metal Chain in Box

9ct gold and pearl pendant on gilt metal chain, in box

Vintage gilt metal locket

Gilded Vintage Locket

Vintage gilt metal locket

A pendant by Oscar de La Renta, set with red and green paste,…

Oscar de La Renta Paste Pendant with Gilt Chain

A pendant by Oscar de La Renta, set with red and green paste, suspended from fancy link chain, all in gilt metal, total length 430 mm

A pendant by Hermes, styled as a perfume bottle in gilt metal,…

Hermes Perfume Bottle Pendant on Silk Cord

A pendant by Hermes, styled as a perfume bottle in gilt metal, with red enamel, 'Parfum D'Hermes Paris' to the reverse, suspended from a silk cord

A pendant by Yves Saint Laurant, the signed heart pendant…

YSL Heart Pendant on Fancy Chain

A pendant by Yves Saint Laurant, the signed heart pendant suspended from a fancy link chain, all in gilt metal, total length 700 mm

Vintage engraved gilt metal locket, with two opening doors,…

Engraved Gilt Metal Locket with Dual Doors

Vintage engraved gilt metal locket, with two opening doors, size: approx 6 cm in length

Antique gilt metal locket with floral design

Gilded Floral Locket

Antique gilt metal locket with floral design

A pendant by Hermes, styled as a perfume bottle in gilt metal,…

Hermes Perfume Bottle Pendant on Silk Cord

A pendant by Hermes, styled as a perfume bottle in gilt metal, with red enamel, 'Parfum D'Hermes Paris' to the reverse, suspended from a silk cord

Gilt metal and glass seal pendant, on a gilt metal chain

Gilt Seal Pendant with Glass on Chain

Gilt metal and glass seal pendant, on a gilt metal chain

18ct yellow gold patterned pendant weight: approx 4 grams, on…

Patterned Gold Pendant on Gilt Chain

18ct yellow gold patterned pendant weight: approx 4 grams, on gilt metal chain

18ct gold and coral pendant weight: approx 3.7 grams, on gilt…

Coral Pendant on Gilt Chain - 18ct Gold

18ct gold and coral pendant weight: approx 3.7 grams, on gilt metal chain

Victorian gilt metal locket

Gilded Victorian Locket

Victorian gilt metal locket

Leaf shaped pink coral and pearl pendant on a silver bale and…

Pink Coral and Pearl Leaf Pendant on Gilt Chain

Leaf shaped pink coral and pearl pendant on a silver bale and gilt metal chain

Antique gilt metal photo locket approx 2.5 cm high approx, in…

Antique Gilt Metal Locket in Original Box

Antique gilt metal photo locket approx 2.5 cm high approx, in what is the original box

14ct yellow gold pearl pendant approx 2.4 grams, on gilt metal…

14ct Gold Pearl Pendant on Gilt Chain

14ct yellow gold pearl pendant approx 2.4 grams, on gilt metal chain

9ct gold and diamond pendant (approx 3 grams) on gilt metal…

9ct Gold Diamond Pendant on Gilt Chain

9ct gold and diamond pendant (approx 3 grams) on gilt metal chain

14ct gold and malachite heart pendant approx 2.9 grams on gilt…

Malachite Heart Pendant on Gilt Chain - 14ct Gold

14ct gold and malachite heart pendant approx 2.9 grams on gilt metal chain

9ct gold mystic topaz pendant, on gilt metal chain, pendant…

9ct Gold Mystic Topaz Pendant on Gilt Chain

9ct gold mystic topaz pendant, on gilt metal chain, pendant approx 2.1 grams

9ct gold snake and jade pendant on gilt metal chain

Jade Snake Pendant on Gilt Chain

9ct gold snake and jade pendant on gilt metal chain

14ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond pendant, on a gilt metal…

Sapphire and Diamond Pendant on Gold Chain

14ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond pendant, on a gilt metal chain, approx 0.8 grams

Solid opal pendant on gilt metal chain, good colour to opal

Gilt Chain Opal Pendant with Vibrant Color

Solid opal pendant on gilt metal chain, good colour to opal

Solid white opal pendant with good colour, on gilt metal chain

Gilded Opal Pendant with Vibrant Hue

Solid white opal pendant with good colour, on gilt metal chain

18ct Mabe pearl pendant, on gilt metal chain. Approx 6.7 grams

18ct Mabe Pearl Pendant on Gilt Chain - 6.7g

18ct Mabe pearl pendant, on gilt metal chain. Approx 6.7 grams

Cameo pendant with gilt metal surround, as inspected

Gilt Cameo Pendant

Cameo pendant with gilt metal surround, as inspected

14ct gold, opal & diamond pendant with gilt metal chain approx…

Opal and Diamond Pendant with 14ct Gold Chain

14ct gold, opal & diamond pendant with gilt metal chain approx 45 cm in length, pendant on 14ct yellow gold bail

Gilt metal locket set with a single diamond in original Prouds…

Diamond Locket in Prouds Box

Gilt metal locket set with a single diamond in original Prouds box