Heart Locket
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Heart Locket
Sterling Silver Lockets Are Beautiful Gifts Of Love
For the history and jewelry lovers, locket is the best option. Such attractive cases generally hang from charm bracelets, pins or necklaces are used as a personal expression for the people who wear them and also they act as celebrations of longing. They vary in sizes and shapes. The most common and popular among all shapes is the Heart Shape. You can get the locket contained with anything from a tooth to a lock of hair to a photograph. The very first time when these sterling silver lockets became popular was the Victorian Era.
The people generally wore the locket close to the heart. It was worn using either a long chain or it was clipped to the bodice with the help of a pin. The lockets gain popularity when the England Queen Elizabeth I specially made two lockets in the remembrance of the defeat of Armada of Spanish. During the time of Civil War which took place in U.S., soldiers used to left their lock of hair before going for the war at home and that was then positioned into the lockets of their darlings on their death. In 1890’s when personal hygiene does not matter much as it does today, ladies used to wore a locket that contains a cotton ball which was soaked in the perfume.
Since lockets have some hidden story contained in them so they are quite interesting. When you open the pivot for the first time of any old locket, you will discover a mystery. Locket may contain a photograph of the first love or it may contain a lock of hair of someone who died long ago. Beside its mystery, lockets are also a very unusual piece used in jewelry. Today, people buy and wore the lockets for various reasons. Either lockets are gifted by someone on special days like mother’s day or valentine day or they are used to celebrate any special occasion like christening or wedding anniversary.
Mother generally wore the sterling silver lockets containing the picture of their children. There are funerary lockets that contain the lock of hair of the person who has died. Lockets are available in various styles. Some of them have a shape of book, a circle or a heart. The material which is used to make them is pewter, silver or gold. Many lockets hold the Precious Stones like birthstone and some may be programmed with initials.
About the Author
Author writes for sterling silver brooches, sterling silver bangles and sterling silver bracelets.
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LRG ANTIQUE Diamond Heart LOCKET 18K WHITE Gold Pendant $2,350.50 |
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0.65 CT DIAMOND 18K WHITE Gold Heart Locket Pendant 13g $1,727.86 |
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Louis Vuitton 18K WG Charm - Heart Locket - LV Monogram $1,533.60 |
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LARG Estate Diamond HEART LOCKET 14K WHITE GOLD PENDANT $1,532.58 |
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Estate 18k Gold Heavy Diamond Heart Locket $1,355.70 |
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ANTIQUE .3 DIAMOND HEART LOCKET 14K Yellow Gold PENDANT $1,123.62 |
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LOVING LOVE 1.25 ct DIAMOND Heart Pendant LOCKET white $1,099.08 |
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LOVING LOVE 1.25ct DIAMOND HEART Pendant Locket $1,073.52 |
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Antique Diamond HEART LOCKET 14K WHIT Rose Gold PENDANT $1,021.38 |
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Art Nouveau Locket Hearts Birds Lady Charm Bracelet $812.81 |
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Exquisite Huge 14K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Heart Locket $710.57 |
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.42CT DIAMOND 18K W GOLD MILGRAIN LOCKET HEART PENDANT $669.67 |
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Silver Filigree Heart Locket on 56" Chain w 19 Amethyst $613.43 |
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TIFFANY & CO 18K CHAIN &14K HEART PENDANT LOCKET $900 $608.33 |
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14k Yellow Gold Heart Italian Locket w/ Virgin Mary $579.66 |
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14K White Gold Diamond Locket Heart shape 0.50 cts $577.66 |
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.34 CT DIAMOND HEART LOCKET 18K Y GOLD MILGRAIN PENDANT $557.21 |
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Lovely Georgian Gold Locket w Eye Painting & Heart $511.20 |
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14K GOLD DIAMOND Heart Ladies Pendant Charm LOCKET $499.95 |
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14k White Gold Italian Heart Locket w/ Flower Design $492.91 |
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5.2gm 14k W Gold Heart Locket Floral Accent 5/8 inch $476.69 |
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5.2gm 14k W Gold Heart Locket Floral Accent 5/8 inch $476.69 |
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14k Yellow Gold Heart Italian Locket w/ Leaf Details $470.98 |
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14k White Gold Italian Heart Locket w/ Flower Design $470.98 |
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8gm 14k Y Gold Italian Virgin Mary Heart Locket 1 inch $462.64 |
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hearts Locket & Chain $412.79 |
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VINTAGE 1940's 14K GOLD 2 CHARM HEART LOCKET BRACELET $408.93 |
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6.5gm 14k White Gold Italian Flower Heart Locket 1 inch $403.85 |
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DAVID YURMAN STERLING & 18K GOLD HEART LOCKET W/ CHAIN $403.85 |
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New 14K Gold Celtic Heart 38mm Oval Locket $400.77 |
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14K Gold Heart Locket-Opens $357.84 |
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6.5gm 14k Yellow Gold Heart Leaf Design Locket 1 inch $343.78 |
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6.5gm 14k Yellow Gold Heart Leaf Design Locket 1 inch $343.78 |
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14kt-white-gold-heart-pendant-locket---1/3cttw-diamond $343.52 |
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Italian 14k Heart Fluted Locket $337.39 |
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Pre Loved 9ct Yellow Gold 43cm Chain & Heart Locket 20g $328.68 |
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king Queen Baby Studio Silver Heart locket Pendant $322.05 |
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NEW 18K TWO-Tone Gold HEART LOCKET Pendant Necklace $313.88 |
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Antique Edwardian 1904 9ct Gold Heart Photo Locket $298.47 |
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KREMENTZ 14K SOLID GOLD HEART LOCKET 6.7GRAMS $286.26 |
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NEW 2-TONE 14K GOLD HEART LOCKET FOR ASHES OF YOUR LOVE $286.22 |
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Queen Baby Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Locket Ring $285.25 |
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KREMENTZ 14K SOLID GOLD HEART LOCKET 6.5GRAMS $276.04 |
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Illusionist Locket #216 Magic Heart Pendant Puzzle $265.82 |
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14K White Gold Domed Scroll Heart Locket Jewelry $265.81 |
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22" Vintage Sterling PUFFY HEARTS LOCKET NECKLACE $255.60 |
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Illusionist Locket 367 Magic Heart Pendant Necklace $255.60 |
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14k Yellow Gold 7" Charm Bracelet with Heart Locket $255.60 |
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14K Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant 585 Italy #24f $255.59 |
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VINTAGE Large Heart SHAPED Diamond Cut LOCKET 14K GOLD $250.49 |
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New 14K Gold Plain Heart Family Locket $247.41 |
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New 14K Gold & Diamond Heart Locket $246.39 |
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Vivienne Westwood Heart Pearl Locket Pink + Earrings $245.38 |
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Illusionist Locket #574 Magic Heart Pendant Puzzle $245.38 |
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The Illusionist Locket Heart Butterfly Necklace Magic $245.37 |
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New 14K Gold Family Heart Locket with w/Rhodium Accent $239.23 |
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New 14K Gold & Diamond Family Heart Locket $238.21 |
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Victorian 9K Locket Pendant w Anatomical Heart Mini. $235.15 |
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New 14K White Gold 21mm Heart Domed Quartet Locket $234.12 |
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14k Gold Mother OF PEARL HEART I LOVE U LOCKET PENDANT $232.08 |
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14K White Gold Domed Heart Locket Pendant Jewelry $230.03 |
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14K White Gold Domed Heart Locket Pendant Jewelry $230.03 |
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Victorian Pair 15ct Gold 1890 Puffy Heart Locket Charms $229.60 |
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New 14K White Gold Mother of Pearl Cross Heart Locket $229.01 |
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New 14K White Mother of Pearl Double 22mm Heart Locket $229.01 |
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14k Yellow Gold Heart Italian Locket w/ Flower in front $227.49 |
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gold pendant 24k /14k two-Tone Heart locket 1.82g new! $224.93 |
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Sterling Orb Locket w Heart & Crescent Moon Painting $219.82 |
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14k Yellow Gold Heart Italian Locket w/ Flower in front $217.37 |
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New 14K White Gold Polished Heart-Shaped Domed Locket $215.72 |
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14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Locket, 0.130 Ctw $214.70 |
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New 14K Gold with w/Rhodium Heart locket $214.69 |
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New 14K Gold & w/Rhodium 18mm Heart Pattern Back Locket $207.54 |
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New 14K Gold Embossed 21mm Heart Locket $205.49 |
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The Illusionist Locket Heart Magic Necklace Pendent NIB $204.47 |
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VINTAGE CAMEO HEART LOCKET GF PHOENIX Stretch Bracelet $204.47 |
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NEW 14k TWO-TONE GOLD Heart Flower LOCKET PENDANT $203.46 |
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14k GOLD HEART FLOWER CZ I Love You LOCKET PENDANT $203.46 |
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New 14K Yellow Gold Heart Locket $203.45 |
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Antique 14K Italy Gold Ornate Heart lg. Locket Pendant $202.44 |
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Hearts Entwined Golden Locket from the Franklin Mint $199.37 |
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Art Nouveau Victorian 14k Euro diamond heart locket $199.37 |
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3g 14k Yellow Gold Heart Locket Italian Flower 3/4 inch $198.09 |
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New 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond 18mm Heart Locket $197.31 |
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New 14K White Gold Pink MOP 2 Hearts 18mm Heart Locket $196.29 |
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Small Victorian Gold Locket Charm w Heart Painting $194.26 |
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3.45g 14K Gold 22mm X 21mm 0.01 ct Diamond Heart Locket $193.74 |
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New 14K White Gold Domed Heart Locket $193.22 |
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14k Solid White Gold Heart Locket Charm Free Shipping $192.82 |
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New 14K White Gold Heart Locket $192.20 |
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New 14K Gold 21mm Heart Locket with w/Rhodium $190.16 |
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New 14K & Gold w/Rhodium Floral Heart Locket $190.16 |
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Victorian Gold Locket Pendant w Flaming Heart Painting $189.14 |
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New 14K Gold Domed Heart Locket $189.13 |
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New 14K Gold 21mm Heart Domed Plain Locket $189.13 |
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Antique Brass Heart Locket Pendant Medium 15mm (1) List Price: $2.49 Sale Price: $1.25  |
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Antique Brass Heart Locket Pendant 23mm (1) List Price: $3.75 Sale Price: $1.75 |
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Jim Shore Valentines Musical Hanging Heart Locket with Stand - An Open Heart List Price: $85.00 Sale Price: $63.95 |
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Aromatherapy Jewelry- Aroma Locket- Heart Puppy Paw, Pendant , Silver Sale Price: $53.00 |
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Disney High School Musical Locket - Jewelry Sale Price: $6.99 |
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Samsung Solstice A887 Snap Cover - Heart Locket with Chains Sale Price: $9.99 |
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Love is in the air! Designed with glittering marcasite stones, this gently puffed heart locket is as beautiful as it is brilliant.
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This heart locket, made with genuine marcasite and mother of pearl is absolutely charming.
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