In its basic form, a locket is a pendant that opens to reveal a space used to hold some sort of memento, usually a photograph. They are most often presented as gifts to a loved one on a holiday such as Valentine's Day, or on special occasions such as Christenings or weddings. In the Victorian era, they were often given at funerals.

The most popular form is the heart locket, but other forms such as boxes and ovals are also quite common and many jewelers have experimented with non-traditional shapes throughout the long history of lockets as favorite items of jewelery.

The Victorian Age (1837-1901) is considered by many to be the "golden age" of lockets. Curiously, at that time, they were most often given at funerals and were used to store a lock of hair or the burned ashes of the deceased. Antique lockets are always highly prized by collectors. Condition is always a prime concern qith older lockets and the hinge assembly should be carefully examined for damage and/or repairs.

Modern manufacturing methods have made high quality lockets affordable for everyone and even a modestly priced modern locket will often be of better quality than an antique locket, so as always, "Let the Buyer Beware."

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Sterling Silver FILIGREE RECTANGULAR LOCKET W CROSS GENUINE A    US $58.20

Sterling Silver LARGE ENGRAVED HEART LOCKET    US $62.50

Sterling Silver OVAL ENGRAVED LOCKET    US $39.10

Sterling Silver EXTRA SMALL ENGRAVED HEART LOCKET    US $18.75

Sterling Silver HP RECTANGULAR LOCKET    US $64.15

Sterling Silver MEDIUM HP HEART LOCKET    US $34.20

Sterling Silver ROUND HIGH POLISH PUFFY LOCKET    US $64.15

Sterling Silver EXTRA SMALL ETCHED ROUND LOCKET    US $33.50

Sterling Silver EXTRA SMALL OVAL ETCHED LOCKET    US $19.90

Sterling Silver HIGH POLISH RECTANGULAR PUFFY LOCKET    US $37.90

Sterling Silver TT SMALL ETCHED HEART LOCKET    US $19.95

Sterling Silver MEDIUM HIGH POLISH W ETCHED BORDER HEART LOCKET    US $21.15

Sterling Silver OPEN FILIGREE SQUARE LOCKET W GENUINE GARNET    US $40.45

Sterling Silver ANTIQ CLADDAGH LOCKET W CROSS BORDER FILIGREE    US $84.55

Sterling Silver Dolphin Heart Locket Jewelry 15mm    US $25.99

$120 Sterling Silver Giani Bernini necklace with Heart Locket    US $50.00

sterling silver LOCKET925 ITALY LOCKET W CHAINsterling chain AND LOCKETCHAIN    US $29.99

Fritch Bros Flower Heart Locket Hand Engraved Vintage Sterling Silver Pendant    US $29.99

Sterling Silver Locket    US $10.00

Sterling Silver Large 6 Picture Photo Ball Locket Charm Pendant    US $140.24

Sterling Silver 6 Picture Photo Ball Locket Charm Pendant    US $86.24

Sterling Silver 4 Picture Photo Ball Openwork Design Locket Char    US $55.99

Sterling Silver 6 Picture Photo Ball Openwork Design Locket Char    US $68.99

Sterling Silver 2 Picture Photo Ball Openwork Design Locket Char    US $43.74

Sterling Silver Celtic Spiral Locket Necklace Pendant Irish jewellery chain 925    US $29.99

925 Sterling Silver Harmony Ball Chime Pendant Cage Filigree Locket Frog Charm    US $17.95

Antique Sterling Silver Open Locket Pendant Necklace    US $431.16

Sterling Silver Satin Multi Heart Locket    US $44.34

Sterling Silver Plain Heart Locket    US $42.76

925 Sterling Silver Cluster Diamond CZ Locket Pendant    US $20.58

925 Sterling Silver Syn Topaz CZ Heart Locket Pendant    US $36.42

925 Sterling Silver Syn Topaz CZ Drop Locket Pendant    US $31.67

925 Sterling Silver Syn Topaz Diamond CZ Locket Pendant    US $39.59

925 Sterling Silver GP Diamond CZ Big Locket Pendant    US $44.34

925 Sterling Silver Syn Amethyst Circle Locket Pendant    US $34.84

925 Sterling Silver Diamond CZ Heart Locket Pendant    US $15.83

UNIQUE VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER ENGRAVED LOCKET CHAIN C1900    US $942.66

Sterling Silver Celtic Claddagh Locket Necklace Pendant Irish ring heart 925    US $38.99

Sterling Silver Emerald Claddagh Locket Irish Made celtic green ring heart 925    US $41.99

Genuine Sterling Silver LOCKETS PINK TOURMARINE 047 Ct    US $24.99

Sterling Silver Hearts Design Childrens Locket 13mm    US $43.00

Sterling Silver 925 Crystal Heart Locket Bracelet Charm    US $22.00

925 Sterling Silver Engraved Small LOVE HEART Locket 16 Chain    US $20.58

VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER LOCKET ROPE CHAIN    US $602.03

locket and 18 curb chain 925 Sterling silver pendant p137    US $36.36

925 Sterling Silver Engraved LOVE HEART Locket 16 Chain Bargain    US $23.75

Solid 925 Sterling Silver HEART Locket Chain Bargain    US $23.75

Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Oval Locket 15 x19mm 017    US $20.95

Sterling Silver Gold Egg Locket St Basil Basil Enamel    US $249.95

Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Oval Locket 22 x 27mm 07    US $28.95

925 Sterling Silver Round Floral Locket Necklace new    US $21.95

Sterling Silver CZ Floral Locket    US $70.50

Sterling Silver 3D Personalized Locket Necklace 3D Face    US $179.00

I LOVE YOU 925 STERLING SILVER HEART LOCKET RING SZ 8    US $55.41

RARE Tiffany Co ITALY Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace    US $450.00

Vtg PUFFY HEART LOCKET Sterling Silver Charm Pendant 925 Etch 2 side VALENTINE    US $15.99

Vintage Sterling Silver Locket Pendant 21mm X 15mm VM3    US $49.99

vintage reproduction heart locket antique style sterling silver jewelry necklace    US $25.00

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 12S70364 12MM STERLING SILVER W 16 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $49.99

925 Sterling Silver Necklace Heart Pendant Locket Flowers NIB    US $6.99

New Sterling Silver Marcasite and Onyx Locket Necklace    US $59.99

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 12S70365 12MM STERLING SILVER W 16 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $49.99

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 12S70486 12MM STERLING SILVER W 16 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $49.99

Gold Over Sterling Silver Heart Locket Charm Pendant    US $44.10

Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Heart Locket Necklace 25 Silver Chain    US $40.00

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 12S70487R 12MM STERLING SILVER W 16 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $49.99

Sterling Silver Necklace with Sterling Silver Locket    US $9.99

Lovely New Sterling Silver Polished Domed Oval Locket    US $62.99

Beautiful New Sterling Silver Polished Locket    US $30.99

Elegant Georg Jensen Round Locket Sterling Silver    US $82.75

STERLING Silver 925 SMALL MARCASITE HEART LOCKET On An 18 Sterling SILVER Chain    US $54.95

Sterling Silver Diamond Claddagh Locket Irish Made celtic white ring heart 925    US $41.99

STERLING SILVER HEART SHAPED LOCKET 1 1 4 INCHES LONG    US $25.00

Sterling Silver Oval Filigree Locket w Celtic Knot    US $31.50

Love Locket Sterling Silver w necklace Original retail price $150    US $35.00

Key Heart Shaped Design Locket Key Pendant Sterling Silver 1 x 1 4 2 Pictures    US $36.00

Sterling Silver Half Engraved Locket and Chain    US $51.89

Sterling Silver Oval Pointed Locket and Chain    US $57.75

Brand New Sterling Silver 4 Way Heart Locket with Chain    US $29.99

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 12S70489 12MM STERLING SILVER W 16 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $49.99

STERLING SILVER 925 BALINESE PRAYER BOX PENDANT LOCKET W AMETHYST    US $19.99

BRAND NEW 925 STERLING SILVER FOUR SIDED HEART LOCKET GIFT BOXED    US $158.43

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 16S20173D 16MM STERLING SILVER DIA W 18 CABLE LINK NEW    US $69.99

Sterling Silver Small Plain Oval Locket    US $42.76

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 16S20364 16MM STERLING SILVER W 18 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $59.99

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 16S10365 16MM STERLING SILVER W 18 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $59.99

LOCKET WITH CHAIN 16S20260 16MM STERLING SILVER W 18 SPARKLING CABLE LINK NEW    US $59.99

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