Lockets
Lockets are
generally worn on chains around the neck and often hold a photo of the
person who gave the locket, or they could form part of a charm
bracelet. They come in many shapes such as ovals, hearts and circles
and are usually made of precious metals such as gold and silver
befitting their status as decorative jewellery.
There are some that have stood the test of time like the
heart-shaped locket is a jewelry classic that will never go out of
style. This one (Sterling Silver Satin Finish Heart Locket, 18") is
crafted from polished sterling silver and features a satin-finish inlay
with a textured border. The locket measures about 3/4 inch in diameter
and snaps open to reveal a space where a picture or other small
treasure might be stored. A sculpted silver bale joins the locket to an
18-inch silver rolo chain that fastens with a lobster claw clasp. If
the silver one is not the one for you than the gold one is sure to
capture your attention;
Gold-filled
jewelry is composed of a solid layer of gold, bonded with heat and
pressure to a base metal such as brass. Some high quality gold-filled
pieces have the look, luster, and beauty of 14 karat (58 percent) gold.
By definition, the minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF
must equal at least 1/20 the weight of the total item. The most common
stamp you will find on gold-filled jewelry is 1/20 12kt GF.
Lockets usually hold only one or two photographs, but some specially
made lockets can hold up to eight. Some lockets have been fashioned as '
spinner'
lockets, where the bail that attaches to the necklace chain is
attached but not fixed to the locket itself which is free to spin, this
was a common style in the Victorian Age.
