This oval-shaped Victorian inspired locket, was the first locket I purchased for this collection! It features a stunning floral engraving around the outer edges, and a shiny natural pearl set in a starburst image in the center
Lockets are usually styled as a standalone piece on a chain. I love wearing this piece on a longer, thicker chain, and layering several skinnier and shorter chains alongside it.
The origin history of the locket is related to its use as a reliquary jewelry piece. They were made to contain holy tokens, like small bone fragments, hair, or any other small item of sentimental importance. Wearing this relic close to the body was a sign of faith and also served as an amulet to protect oneself again evils.
Lockets can also come in many forms -- they may be fashioned as a pendant, bezel set in a ring, on a bracelet clasp, maybe on a brooch, pin or even as a button!
