Antique, Vintage and Preloved Lockets
Explore antique, vintage and preloved lockets in gold, sterling silver and carefully described mixed materials, with pieces chosen for their design, detail and keepsake appeal.
The collection includes photo lockets, oval lockets, heart-shaped lockets, engraved designs, enamel lockets and unusual secondhand pieces. You may find Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and later vintage examples, with materials, hallmarks, measurements and age or era details shown where available.
Whether you are choosing a locket to hold a photo, mark a special moment or add to your own jewellery collection, this page brings together one of a kind pieces with character, history and meaning. You can also browse antique, vintage and preloved necklaces to find chains and other wearable pieces.
This selection changes often, with many one of a kind pieces. Check back regularly to see the latest arrivals.
Lockets FAQs
A locket is a piece of jewellery that opens to hold something small inside, such as a photograph, portrait, lock of hair or keepsake. Lockets are usually worn on a chain and are often chosen for their personal meaning.
Many lockets are made to hold a small photograph, portrait or keepsake, but each design is different. Some have frames, glass panels or compartments, while others may need a photo cut carefully to size. You can also browse photo lockets if you are looking for a piece made to hold a picture or small keepsake.
This collection may include antique, vintage and preloved lockets in gold, sterling silver and carefully described mixed materials. Styles may include oval lockets, heart lockets, engraved cases, enamel details, glass-fronted lockets, book lockets and more unusual secondhand designs, depending on current stock.
Antique usually means 100 years old or more, while vintage usually refers to pieces around 20 to 99 years old. Preloved means the locket has been owned before, but it does not always describe age. You can read the antique, vintage and secondhand jewellery guide for a fuller explanation.
Check the measurements, weight, hinge, clasp, bail, interior, photo frame, glass panels, hallmarks, stamps, testing information and material notes shown in the listing. For gold-coloured older lockets, it is also worth checking whether the piece is solid gold, gold back and front, rolled gold or another described material. You can read the gold back and front lockets guide for more detail on that wording.