Hearts

The Victorians had a whole secret language of symbolism, flowers, plants, colors, animals, objects like anchors and arrows and crescents all had their own meanings. The clover was one of those with a hidden meaning, it meant ‘think of me’, the perfect sentiment for a locket.

This sweet locket dates to the very end of the Victorian period, and is so wonderfully made. When closed the locket looks like a simply clover pendant with a pearl at its center, but slide it open and it reveals three heart shaped lockets hidden within. I believe the these lockets hold hair at the moment and probably have since its earliest days, but it could be transformed to hold something else. This locket was hand crafted in England around 1900, it’s inscribed to the reverse with two sets of initials in very different styles, likely they were done at different times. The monogram of ‘MOI’ and the initials ‘W.L’ are on the backs of two of the leaves and the third contains a date, ‘Feb: 16th 1904’, when the locket is open it reveals from the reverse a mark of ’15’ for 15 karat gold, of which it’s created. The locket measures 32.3 mm top to bottom and 27 mm across, it’s 7.8 mm thick. This wonderful locket is quite hefty and weighs 8.7 grams.

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This unique locket-backed pendant has a lot of charm! It was hand crafted in the Georgian era of 18 karat gold and agate and is set with a lovely turquoise cross at the front. The reverse is a locket containing a small portrait under beveled glass. This wonderful heart shaped pendant measures 24.5 mm from top to bottom and 19.9 mm across, it’s 8.5 mm thick. This unusual piece was made in about 1830, probably in England, and weighs 4.6 grams.

A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!

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Here’s a cheery little cherub to get you through your day! This lovely hand crafted French pendant was made in the 1940s, he’s a Raphael classic with his cheek rested on his wee hand. This heart shaped sweetie is marked with ‘750’ for 18 karat gold and has a French makers mark to boot. The pendant is 22 mm from top to bottom and 14.3 mm across, it weighs 2.1 grams.

A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!

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This is the kind of bracelet that holds its own as a single just fine, but plays oh, so nicely with others. Wear one, wear three, or go nuts and stack up as many as you can fit, they make a wonderful musical sound when paired up and people will hear you coming and smile.

This antique 15 karat yellow gold curb link bracelet was hand crafted in England around 1900. It was made by a master craftsman who would roll the gold and then hand form each link by wrapping the gold around pitch, then it would be slightly heated to let the pitch run out. The result is a bracelet that is light and airy while looking large and chunky. The Victorians didn’t have the same easy access to gold that we have now, so they had to make due with what they could find and they created the most beautiful hollow jewelry. This wonderful piece is 7.5 inches long and closes with a heart shaped padlock which has a safety chain for added security. The links of the bracelet measure 12 x 10 x 5 mm and the lock is 23.6 x 16.5 x 3.6 mm, it weighs 22.2 grams. Each link is marked with ’15’ for the gold content, as is the lock.

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It was a bright summer day and they would have been hot but for a cool breeze off the sea. They took the brand new Automobile out to the edge of the cliffs for a picnic, bouncing along the uneven ground as they clutched baskets and bottles of wine. The group was boisterous but the two people who had just met were quieter and couldn’t seem to unlock their eyes. At the end of the day they didn’t want to part, but as they did they clasped hands and she slipped into his a small flower she had picked from the meadow overlooking the sea. The next time he saw her, he presented her with a small crystal locket, and she recognized the small dried flower set within. He knew he would be looking at that locket around her neck for many, many years to come.

Handcrafted in the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, just around the turn of the century, this beautiful little locket has a wonderfully sentimental vibe. The heart shaped, rounded crystals are held back to back in a frame of glowing 15 karat gold which is accented around the outside with 8 creamy white pearls and hangs from a bail further set with two smaller pearls. This locket measures 27 mm north to south and 19.4 mm across and is 7.9 mm thick, it weighs 4.1 grams. This fantastic piece has no marks and has been carefully acid tested to verify its gold content.

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The term ‘bewitched’ dates to the 1200s, but it wasn’t until some 300 years later that the meaning changed from a fearful term with an implication of harm to the more figurative sense of charming someone, enchanting them with delightful attraction. The Victorians, with their love of all things figural, created wonderful witches heart jewelry, usually in the form of brooches and sometimes pendants, but this is the first time I’ve ever stumbled upon a witches heart ring, and I have to say that this one bewitched me instantly.

Hand crafted in 18 karat gold, this English beauty was made around 1880. It is set with a lovely Old European cut center diamond which weighs about .4 carats, surrounded by an additional 9 old cut diamonds which add up to about a further .92 carats, for a total approximate diamond weight of 1.32 carats. The center stone has a distinctly golden hue, while the surrounding stones are well matched and very white, all of the stones are very sparkly, clean, and beautifully hand cut. The ring measures 12 mm north to south and 10.3 mm across, it sits 8 mm off the finger and narrows to 4 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ’18’ for the gold content and bears the makers mark of ‘E.C.’, it is a size 8.25 and weighs 4.7 grams.

Have you been bewitched? This fantastic and unusual ring would make an absolutely stunning and unique engagement ring!

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Halley’s Comet is named for famed astronomer Edmond Halley, but it’s sightings date to long before Halley was around. In fact, it’s sightings are recorded in ancient Greek history from as early as 486 BC. Imagine how brightly it must have shown in the Grecian night sky, long before light pollution, or even much in the way of lights! Halley predicted that it would pass over Georgian England on the 13th of March, 1759 and when his prediction came true, it ushered a new era of wonder into Victorian Europe.

This fantastic comet brooch is testimonial to that 19th century fascination for all things science and the natural world. Hand crafted in 9 karat gold, this fantastic brooch was made in England around 1870-80. The front depicts a shooting star set with three round turquoise gems in it’s tails and a creamy white pearl in the star itself, it is shooting through a pearl set witches heart. The brooch measures 18.6 mm north to south and 46.3 mm across, it is 7.3 mm deep. This wonderful, hand crafted brooch weighs 2.8 grams.

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The witches heart was a piece of jewelry that had a purpose. Originally it was used as a talisman to ward off evil spirits, especially during childbirth and nursing. This style of heart had become so popular in Scotland in the 17th century that it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and so is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time that this double Witches heart was made in the early 19th century, the meaning had changed somewhat and these hearts were often given as tokens of love, to indicated that the wearer had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This fabulous Georgian Witches heart brooch is set with a rectangular citrine gem in silver. It was hand crafted in England or possibly Scotland around 1820 and has a lively fiery glint and unusual Maltese cross at the top. The citrine is closed backed and has a small hanger at the top, it could be worn as a pendant. This stunning piece is on the larger side, measuring 70 mm north to south and 48.6 mm across, the citrine measures 7.5 x 9.3 mm. The brooch bears no marks but tests as sterling silver and weighs 16.7 grams.

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Watch chains and long guard chains were created throughout the Victorian age to hold pocket watches, but sadly, we don’t wear pocket watches so much anymore these days. So, a bit of clever up-cycling might just be in order. Take a 1890’s Victorian long guard chain, cut it down to a gloriously wearable 32 inches, and use a bit of the chain to hang some lovely baubles off of it.

A small perfume bottle with an opening top, a watch key set with a round carnelian top and a little puff heart all result in a necklace that can be worn any day of the week. This jingly 9 karat yellow gold necklace is marked ‘9’ on several of it’s parts. The drop measures 70 mm long at the longest point and the necklace weighs 23.5 grams, we’ve acid tested it to verify content.

This is a fabulous necklace to layer up with other necklaces, as can be seen in the last photo on our lovely (and quite pregnant!) model.

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Crafted by hand in Birmingham, England in 1900, this wonderful carved wedding band features a repeating pattern of hearts and swirls, going ever round and round for all time. Eternal, just like your love.

The fully hallmarked ring has a great weight and feel and weighs in at 4.1 grams. It is marked for 9 karat gold and has a lovely rosy hue. The ring is a size 7 and it would be difficult, but not impossible to re-size.

The Victorians were quite romantic and they viewed hearts as symbols of love and hope. This wonderful ring would make a very romantic wedding band!

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She barely felt it when he slipped it on her finger. She was too mesmerized by his eyes, their bright blue hue sparkled with mischief as his finger drew circles on the inside of her palm. They were at the theatre, but neither of them had their eyes on the stage, they were preoccupied by each other, finally alone in the dark, able to touch for the first time. ‘I love you’, he mouthed it, and held her hand up as his eyes drifted to the ring newly alighted on her finger. She felt it now and looked down in surprise. The heart shone in the lights from the stage, it was the same color as his eyes.

This wonderful turquoise and pearl ring was hand crafted in Birmingham, England in 1960 of 9 karat gold. It is set with a smooth cut of turquoise in the shape of a heart, this lovely stone is likely Persian and shows no matrix on its face. The turquoise is surrounded by 12 creamy white pearls and the ring is hallmarked with English marks. The face of this ring measures 14.4 mm north to south and 14.2 mm across, it sits 7.5 mm off the finger. This ring is a 6.25 US and weighs 3.8 grams. 

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I lucked out with Luckenbooth's on my last trip to England. One of my very favorite vendors had just purchased an entire collection of them and I happened to be there just in time to swoop them all up. This one is the perfect sized to give as a token of affection to the one you love; show them you’re bewitched with this double witches heart brooch, the original engagement ring!

This fantastic brooch was most certainly hand crafted in the UK, in either England or Scotland, around 1860-70. the brooch measures 35.2 mm north to south and 25.7 mm across and weighs 6.2 grams. This unmarked beauty has been carefully acid tested and tests as sterling silver.

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When Queen Victoria's Royal Court followed her to Scotland and Barlmoral Castle, the demand for Scottish jewelry in all forms flourished. The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, had become a popular and very romantic motif in Scotland in the 17th century. Made to ward off witches and evil spirits, it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time this wonderful brooch was made during the Victorian era, these brooches were being given as betrothal pieces, often shown with the hearts intertwined, the message was that the receiver had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in about 1880, it is beautifully detailed with blue, white, red and green enamel to the front. This piece is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. It was likely made in England. The brooch measures 40.3 mm north to south and 29.9 mm across and weighs 9.8 grams.

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I have a truly weak spot for Art Nouveau jewelry. I loved all of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books as a child and I’ve always thought of the Art Nouveau style being particularly Elven. I picture jewels like this one adorning the necks of beautiful, tall Elfin maidens!

This fantastic Art Nouveau pendant is set with a glowing heart shaped opal and a small faceted garnet, it’s such a lovely combination. The stones are set into a lovely hand crafted pendant of 9 karat rose gold, it’s the perfect size for daily wear or for dressing up. The pendant measures 34.4 mm north to south and 17 mm across at the widest point. It has a heart motif running all through it and a decidedly romantic feel. This pendant weighs 1.5 grams and is marked with ‘9c’ for the gold content.

Made in England around 1900, this delightful bauble would make the perfect gift for the one you love (even if that one is you!).

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The amber glow from the sun at dusk was fading as he looked at her. They were on his back porch drinking tea and lemonade, doing nothing in particular. His eyes traveled from her messy ponytail to her neck, to her collar, where he saw something metallic and interesting. It was a brooch she had affixed to her lapel. He wanted to ask her about it, but the silence was so pleasant he didn’t dare, at least not yet. She shivered as a breeze rushed by and he wrapped his warm arm around her, as a true gentleman does. As the last of the day’s light sank into the earth, the sky turned black and the stars popped out.

This antique late Victorian silver brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It showcases a heart, leaf, flower, and bow motif with engraved details. It measures 20.5 x 51.5 mm and it weighs 5.1 grams. This brooch pin has been fully hallmarked. It bears the anchor mark, the lion mark, the date letter, “a”, and the maker’s mark, “W.C.M”. It has been acid tested.

Every well-stocked jewelry box should have a great brooch or three; to pin to your jacket or to hold your knit scarf together. This versatile broach will be your favorite accessory.

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Peridot has been mined for more than 3,500 years. It’s a French word that stems from the Arabic “faridat” meaning “gem”. Ancient lore tells us that peridot was used to break enchantments, especially when set in gold. This bracelet however, is still quite spellbinding. Peridot has connections throughout the ancient world. Romans described peridot as the “emerald of the evening” as it could catch even the dimmest of light. Egyptians regarded peridot as the “gem of the sun”, it is said to protected wearers from terrors of the night. Peridot forms deep within the earth’s mantle, unlike most jewels with one other exception – the diamond. It’s brought to the surface with the help of volcanoes and tectonic activity. Peridot has also been found in meteorites, an exotic association if there ever was one.

This antique gold and peridot gate heart lock bracelet was handcrafted in England. It features seven green peridots that measure 5.5 mm in diameter. This bracelet measures seven inches in length and weighs 18.2 grams. The height of this piece is 10 mm. It bears the gold purity hallmark, “9c”, meaning it was made in 9 karat gold. It also bears a maker’s mark, “DB”.

This bracelet is a glamorous thing to wear, standing out, making statements, boasting with confidence.

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The heart is a symbol engrained in our society to mean friendship, love, and support. It’s an ancient symbol that stems from the shape of ivy and fig leaves, which traditionally represented fidelity. It was the Middle Ages that saw the heart motif begin to signify love, and, as it always does, fashion followed suit. The Victorians believed that two hearts, side by side, represented two people as bound together, typically bestowed as a betrothal gift.

This charming Victorian brooch was handcrafted around 1880 in England. It showcases two yellow-green heart shaped cabochon chrysoberyls surrounded by 44 creamy white pearls and topped with a bow, set in 18 karat gold. Each chrysoberyl measures 13 x 11 x 5 mm. Overall, this brooch pin measures 27.3 x 30 mm and it weighs 8.0 grams. The maker’s mark reads, “A&W” and it bears the gold purity hallmark, “18”.

My heart skipped a beat when I spotted this bright and sunny brooch. It’s a romantic piece that swept me off my feet and now all I want to do is sweep you off yours.

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This agate bracelet is your next favorite fashion statement, a substantial piece for the wrist. It belongs there, intriguing and beautiful, just like you.

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This four-piece set is a fun find! A complete parure by the the famed designer Zoltan White, whose work is highly sought after. There’s no need to wear all of these fabulous pieces at once, try a brooch with a bracelet for a casual ensemble, or the earrings with the necklace for a little date night fun. The colors are light and fresh, reminding me of springtime flowers, or city lights in the summer.

This antique four-piece set was handcrafted before 1912, in England, by Zoltan White. It includes a pair of stud earrings, a brooch, a bracelet, and a drop necklace. All together these pieces weigh 95 grams. They’re made up of green peridot, purple amethysts, and yellow citrines, all set in silver. Each piece is beautifully done with flower accents and swirling silver details that continue onto the backside of each piece.

The 15.5-inch necklace contains 31 round faceted peridots, along with two pear-cut peridots, two citrine hearts, and two amethyst hearts. The front of the necklace measures 44 x 46 mm. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, and “MEA 1912”.

The 6.5-inch bracelet measures 31.4 mm in height at the front. It’s made up of two citrine hearts, two amethyst hearts, two pear-cut peridots, and 15 round-cut peridots. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, and “MEA 1912”.

The oval brooch measures 31.4 x 45 mm. It features two citrine hearts, two amethyst hearts, six round-cut peridots, and two pear-cut peridots. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, “T I”, and “MEA 1912”.

The round earrings each measure 18 mm in diameter. They’re both marked, “SILVER” on the screw backs and are made up of four round amethysts, one citrine heart, and four round peridots on each piece.

Zoltan White was born in Hungary. He trained in Budapest for jewelry making and began his firm, Zoltan White & Co., in England. His business operated from around 1910 to the 1940s. His work has a clear Austro-Hungarian feel, given his background and childhood experiences, although he was part of the British Arts and Crafts tradition.

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I remember exactly where I was when I found this one. It was early, as most shopping days are, at the fairgrounds of the gigantic Newark Antiques fair north of London. I came prepared, with a mug of black coffee and a lemon slice from the Café nearby. It was spring, so a jacket was required, I donned my long black trench, feeling very Sherlock Holmes, on a mission. My mission ended abruptly as I was distracted by a stall laden with Victorian goodies, including this very necklace.

This antique Victorian necklace was handcrafted around 1890 in England. It features a double heart motif tied together with a bow, with two doves holding a flower. The romantic word, “MIZPAH” is featured front and center and the bible verse it’s based off of is engraved on the hearts. The front of the necklace measures 17 x 37 x 7 mm. This piece weighs 6.2 grams and measures 17.5". It bears the gold purity mark, “9ct” and a maker’s mark that reads, “W.Bros”. Most likely this piece started life out as a brooch and chain and they were married to make this beautiful and very wearable necklace, both are period pieces.

You never know what you’re going to find when shopping in London, but, my oh my, do I have such good luck!

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Symbolism was powerful to the Victorians. With strict rules of society and culture they had to express themselves in non-verbal ways, like through art, music and literature. When it came to jewelry, symbolism and creativity were combined. This faith, hope, and charity brooch was a popular motif during the Victorian era. We have the cross, a traditional symbol indicative of faith, the heart, a symbol reaching back thousands of years, which is representative of charity and last but not least, there’s the anchor; long associated with sailors at sea, it indicates hope and steadfastness. A sailor hopes to land an anchor in a safe place after a long journey.

This silver gilt brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It’s a late Victorian brooch that features the traditional cross, heart, and anchor motif set on a crescent. It also spells out the words, “Faith Hope Charity”. This antique pin measures 41.5 x 21 mm and weighs 2.8 grams. It bears the assay mark for Birmingham, the lion mark for sterling, the date letter, “a” for 1900, and the maker’s mark, “P&T”.

A faith, hope, and charity accessory was typically gifted by sweethearts, from mothers to children, or between sisters.

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When the weather starts to turn cold and the leaves turn orange you can find me in a cabin tucked away in the northern woods. I’m wrapped in a white wool sweater while this necklace decorates my neck. I have a typewriter out with a cappuccino, or two, next to it. The fire crackles. The wind rattles the panes. When I pause, as I finish a paragraph, I reach for this pendant, and twirl it between my fingers. It’s like a muse, the cure to writer’s block, in a stylish little package.

This truly stunning Victorian pendant was handcrafted in England around 1890. It showcases a red Tudor Rose set with a single pearl and surrounded by green leaves and a semi-circle of pearls, 11 in total decorate it’s face. The pendant was made in the shape of a heart and is a truly regal piece in fantastic condition. The brooch/pendant is crafted 15 karat gold, it measures 41.7 x 20.3 mm and it weighs 8.6 grams. This versatile piece can be transformed into a fashionable brooch by bending the clasp down and removing the leaf bale, it can also be worn as an enhancer on a strand of pearls or beads.

I’m inspired by a plethora of beautiful things. Jewelry is the ultimate afflatus, an expression of mood and mindset. This timeless and spectacularly wrought piece is my latest obsession.

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I was strolling through the narrow cobblestoned streets just north of Paris, in a small town not used to strangers. I found a sandwich shop and in my best broken French ordered ‘un sandwich avec jambon et fromage’ and a glass of Rosé. The man I ordered from was kind, he moved slowly, enjoying the summer’s heat. The small patio overlooked a valley of clay roofed houses and intertwining streets. I found a table and sat. As I held onto the stem of the clear glass, my bracelet caught the sun’s light, making it glow like a cave of wonders. I sipped the wine, tasting the notes of strawberry and basil, letting the flavors linger on my tongue. I noticed how my wrist looked like the sun itself, giving life to earth, making the heavens envious. I also noticed the view and the toughness of my baguette sandwich, and how the wine gave tastes to the bread that could only be found here, right here, in this place, in this moment.

This antique Edwardian heart padlock link bracelet was handcrafted in England in 1902 of rich and glowing 18 karat gold. It measures 8.25 inches in length and weighs 30.4 grams. Each link measures 10.5 x 16.3 mm. The padlock is engraved, “AMY FROM BOB 16.7.02”. Each link is marked with ’18’ indicating the gold content and the lock is marked for 18 karat as well along with the makers mark ’M&M’. This piece contains a safety chain so you’ll never have to worry about losing it while you wear it out and about.

This lovely bracelet bears a classic design with beautiful details meant to be worn, to show off, and to be timeless.

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He found her striking as she did perfectly normal things around the flat, like drinking a glass of water, or picking at her fingernails. In the middle of browsing through a magazine she paused, and looked at the gold padlock bracelet around her wrist. She twisted it so the lock, which was shaped like a heart, faced outward, for the world to see. He was making them coffee in the other room, glancing in her direction, grinning, because he had given that bracelet to her just the other day.

This antique Victorian heart padlock link bracelet was handcrafted in England around 1900. It was made in 9 karat gold and measures 8 inches in length. This big and juicy curb link bracelet is clasped together with a heart padlock that has been hallmarked with the gold purity mark, “9CT”. The links have been marked, “9c”. This bracelet boasts an engraved floral design on one side of the links, giving it just the right amount of detail, and it’s smooth on the other side, in case you’re looking for a simpler option. Each link measures 13.9 x 15 mm and it weighs 30.2 grams.

This stunning bracelet, in gold kissed with a rosy hue, promises not to spend much time in your jewelry box, it’s a 'goes-with-everything' classic.

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Queen Victoria wore a heart-shaped locket, surmounted with a crown, around her neck. It held a lock of her dear Prince Albert’s hair from when he was a child. She rarely took it off. It was a gold piece with crystal, sent to the Queen by Prince Albert’s nurse in 1867. It added fire to the sentimental jewelry trend of the time, which is why we are lucky enough to have lockets like this around today.

This wonderful Victorian gold heart locket was handcrafted around 1900. It’s an antique English piece with the front showcasing engraved floral and heart details while the back bears a motif of swirling florals. It opens to reveal two frames with windows. This pendant measures 29 x 22.2 mm and weighs 3.8 grams. It bears the gold purity hallmark, “9CT FRONT BACK”.

For locks of hair, or tiny pictures, lockets can hold many secrets and sentimental tokens that you get to hang around your neck, near your heart.

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Raymond Peynet was a French illustrator born in 1908. His most famous works were based on two characters he dubbed as ‘The Lovers’, or, ‘Les Amoureux’ in French. They were painted and drawn on vases, jewelry, prints, books, posters, and even postage stamps! Cherished by an entire culture for more than half a century, this beautiful piece of jewelry features these two beloved characters.

This darling vintage silver necklace was handcrafted in France around 1940. It’s a heart shaped piece, perfectly fitting for this romantic motif. The pendant is larger then the ones I usually see, it measures 25.4 x 22.7 mm and the chain measures 19.75 inches in length. It bears the image of two people, a man and woman who seem so in love, gazing at a precious bird sitting in his hand. It looks as thought they’re on a cloud, probably cloud nine. The back of the pendant reads, “Les amoureaux de peynet” and it also reads, “Graves non contaux”. It bears a maker’s mark and has been acid tested.

These lovers would be an adorable gift for that special someone in your life.

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I like a man who knows how to wear an accessory. I appreciate a guy who can rock a pair of cufflinks, a tie clip, and a good pair of polished shoes. It shows care, it shows character, its shows chivalry. I like a man who chooses a pocket watch and a Georgian fob over a wrist watch, any day. I like a man who recognizes the handsomeness in signet rings, especially this one right here.

This antique signet heart ring was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1918. It was made in 18 karat gold and weighs 6.8 grams. The ring face measures 11 mm in height and the band width is 3 mm at the back. It has been fully hallmarked and bear the crown mark, the gold purity mark, “18”, the anchor mark, the date letter, “t”, and the maker’s mark, “HCC&S”. This ring is a size 7.5.

This is a gorgeous piece, handsome enough for a man or for a woman.

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Heart-shaped padlock pendants just like this one were all the rage beginning in the Georgian era and of course as it was a sentimental piece, it was something that those Victorians couldn’t get enough of. They were typically gifted as a token of love. Not only can this lock join the end of a necklace or bracelet together, it could also be the pendant on a chain or the charm on a bracelet.

This adorable Victorian 9k gold heart lock was handcrafted around 1870. It’s an antique English piece with engraved scrolling details. The front holds a crystal covering while the back bears a floral motif. It measures 30.5 x 18.5 mm and weighs 4.0 grams. There are no marks and it has been acid tested. This lock also has a bale so it can be safely used in any way.

I adore these tiny padlocks and their nudge toward romanticism. What’s wrong with wanting to be swept off your feet?

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You could wear this to opening night. Maybe get some curry before the show? There are a few good places along Shaftesbury Avenue, most offer a pre-show special. Wander, see what looks goods, what smells amazing. Yes, this would be perfect for opening night. Pair it with a simple black dress, that one that always comes out of the suitcase with nary a wrinkle, those little green booties you brought along because, well, you never know. Don’t have a chain the right length? That’s no problem, this one will look stunning on that length of black silk cord which holds your jewelry bag shut, just don’t forget to put it back when you’re done.

Hand crafted Victorian heart locket, adorned with a lovely engraving. This wonderful locket opens to reveal two inner frames to hold your photos. The locket is hand crafted in 9 karat gold. It measures 27 mm long and 20.5 mm wide. It opens easily and closes with a nice little snap. The locket weighs 3.9 grams and is marked on the back for 9 karat gold.

A locket, a locket, a picture in your pocket (or around your neck). Enjoy the show!

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We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

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A billowy scarf, a dress with an impossible neckline, a jaunty hat, a silk neck tie; these are just a few of the things that would be greatly improved upon by adding a pin as fabulous as this one.

Hand crafted by one of my favorite firms, Murrle Bennett & Co., this wonderful pin features a lovely heart shaped opal at the top and a smaller round opal at the termination of what looks like a stylized G-clef. The pin is made in 9 karat gold with a rosy pink color, it is 47.5 mm from top to bottom and 12mm across at the widest point. Made in England around 1900-1910. This pin is marked ‘9ct’, ‘Patent’ and with the ‘MB&Co’ makers mark, it weighs 2.2 grams.

This versatile pin would make a great gift for the one that you love!

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