All throughout history, lockets had a special place in the heart of the jewelry lover. Unlike regular pendants, a locket would permit the wearer to not only wear a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry, but since the little pendant would open, she or he could insert the pictures of loved ones. In the past the pictures inside gold lockets would be tiny paintings that cleverly displayed the countenance of a loved one, a husband to be, or in some cases also the king. Antique lockets with depictions of Jesus and saints inside have been found as well. There is no limitation to the size and width of lockets, and thus sometimes not only pictures or painting were put inside but also locks of hair. The latter is especially true for lockets worn by mothers who would keep a lock of their child’s hair in it.
Whether you like silver lockets or a heavy gold locket, the fact that they come in so many different styles, shapes, and with such a varied array of ornamentation make them the perfect complement to any wardrobe – as a matter of fact, these days the little pendants have other functions as well! Aromatherapy lockets place tiny sachets treated with essential oils inside the space usually reserved for a photo and thus what may look like ornately crafted sterling silver lockets are actually little censers!
Locket necklaces do not have to be specifically crafted for the use with lockets, yet it is imperative that a locket necklace is strong enough to carry the pendant without putting an undue strain on the chain or breaking it. Keep in mind that the lockets move a bit and thus add extra strain to the necklace! Another aspect to consider when searching for that perfect necklace for your vintage gold rose flower locket is the length. Heave and bigger pieces, such as vintage silver lockets from the UK, will need longer and heavier necklaces than the smaller white gold lockets that are popular today with modern women.
What sets cameo locket necklaces as well as the famous Black Hills gold lockets apart from others are the workmanship, detailed construction, and intricate design that differentiate them from other necklaces and lockets. Some of the larger pieces may sport beautiful and ornate designs, but the smaller ones are the pieces which are truly of interest simply because of the intricate workmanship they showcase.
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