Lockets

Lockets

A locket is a hinged case containing a photograph or memento and is usually worn around the neck.

Fast Facts

Common uses: Wearing mementos or pictures
Made from: Silver, gold and other precious metals
Price range: $7-$4,000
Dates back hundreds of years
Usually in the shape of an oval or heart
Some hold up to eight pictures

History

Lockets have been around for centuries, becoming very popular during the Victorian Era. Lockets of that time period were used to hold small painted pictures and locks of hair. The lockets were not only worn as a pendent around the neck, but on bracelets and on other pieces jewelry as well.

Buying Guide

When choosing a locket, bring the treasured item of photo along to ensure that the locket is large enough for it.

Choose a metal color that complements the skin tone. For people with warmer skin tones gold and other yellow colored metals look better, while people with cooler skin tones are complimented by silver, platinum and other white metals.

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Amazon.com: Lockets
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Video: Inserting Photos Into a Locket 101 (Time: 1:39)

Locket News

Sinlung News: IIT Bombay Develops Smallest Silicon Cardiac Locket (January 19, 2008)
Stoney Creek News: Antique Locket Back In Hands Of Family (January 11, 2008)
The Hindu: Locket Allegedly Left Inside Baby’s Chest By Doctors (October 26, 2007)
Auction Info: Titanic Locket Sells For $110,000 In UK Auction (May 1, 2006)
News-Star: Grandmother's Locket Found On Internet (September 28, 2002)

Locket Information and Tips

In60Seconds.info: The History Of The Locket Necklace
eHow: How to Make a Hardware Locket
eHow: How to Buy Heart Lockets for Valentine's Day
Howstuffworks: Loved-One Mother's Day Locket

Locket Retailers

Diamond Harmony: Lockets
Sears: Lockets
BillBarnes.com: Lockets
Heartsmith: Lockets
JCPenny: Lockets
Macy's: Lockets

Compare Prices

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Locket Deals

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Overstock.com: Locket Deals

White Gold Lockets

JewelBasket.com: White Gold Lockets
Raymond Jewelers: White Gold Lockets
JewelyByNet: White Gold Lockets
Viridian Gold: White Gold Lockets
Goldspeed.com: White Gold Lockets

Yellow Gold Lockets

The Viridian Gold: Yellow Gold Lockets
JewelBasket.com: Yellow Gold Lockets
Wal-Mart: Yellow Gold Lockets
Goldspeed.com: Yellow Gold Locket
Montgomery Ward: Yellow Gold Lockets
Kmart: Yellow Gold Lockets

Sterling Silver Lockets

Dillard's: Sterling Silver Lockets
Antique-Silver-Gifts.com: Sterling Silver Lockets
Montgomery Ward: Sterling Silver Lockets
Zulu Moon: Sterling Silver Lockets
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Lockets Blogs

Google Blog Search: Lockets
Gizmodo: Digital Locket Stores and Takes Your Pictures (April 19, 2007)
Luxist: Locket Cuff Links, Father's Day Gift of the Day (June 16, 2006)
Join-the-dots: Digital Locket (September 20, 2004)

Related Pages on Mahalo

Pendants | Jewelry | Necklaces | Bracelets | Rings | Wedding Rings | Cocktail Rings | Earrings | Digital Watch | Handmade Jewelry | Diamonds

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