Antique Lockets
Explore antique lockets over 100 years old, with pieces chosen for their period detail, age, character and keepsake appeal.
This collection may include Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th century lockets in gold, sterling silver and carefully described mixed materials. You may find engraved cases, photo compartments, glass panels, heart shapes, oval designs and older secondhand pieces with signs of age and use.
Antique lockets can vary greatly in construction, so each listing includes helpful details such as measurements, weight, materials, hallmarks, stamps, testing information and era notes where available. You can also read the antique, vintage and secondhand jewellery guide if you would like to understand how older jewellery is described.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pieces. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Antique Lockets FAQs
A locket is usually described as antique when it is 100 years old or more. Antique lockets may include Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th century pieces, with age, era, hallmarks and material details shown where available.
This collection may include antique gold lockets, sterling silver lockets, photo lockets, heart lockets, oval lockets, engraved designs and lockets with glass panels or older fittings. Stock changes regularly because many pieces are one of a kind.
Many antique lockets were made to hold a small photograph, portrait or keepsake, but each one is different. Some have frames, glass panels or compartments, while others may need a photo cut carefully to size. Please check the photos, measurements and listing details for each piece.
Not always. Some antique lockets are fully hallmarked, some are stamped, and others may have worn, unclear or missing marks. Where available, each listing includes hallmarks, stamps, assay office details, testing information and material notes.
Handle antique lockets gently, store them dry and separately, and avoid water, perfume, lotion and heavy polishing. Take extra care around glass panels, photo compartments, enamel, hinges and older fittings. You can also read the vintage and secondhand jewellery care guide for more detailed advice.