The Charm of Vintage Lockets
Secretive, sentimental and sweet, lockets are a guaranteed hit with any girl. Here are some ideas for making yours uniquely personal.
Discover MoreAn unusual 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). shell locket that was made circa 1820. It is actually a mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. locket as it commemorates Elizabeth Longlands who on the 17th may 1830 aged 42. It hinges open to reveal a glazed compartment that contains a woven lock of her hair. This can be removed if wanted. The shell is surrounded by naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls.
Shells were often featured in mourning jewels as they represented the safe journey between the physical and the spiritual world. Pearls were for tears.
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Secretive, sentimental and sweet, lockets are a guaranteed hit with any girl. Here are some ideas for making yours uniquely personal.
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