Lockets of Years Gone By

Lockets were very popular during the Victorian Era. Most old portraits of Victorian woman depict an ornate locket either worn around the neck from a chain and resting at the heart or there is a locket pinned above the heart. The Victorian lockets were sentimental gifts of love from husbands, beaus, or parents. They were designed in the shape of hearts, cameos, and ovals and were etched with ornamental fleur de lis patterns or family crests. Many women carried a lock of their sweetheart's hair in the locket, especially if he was away at war or a voyage at sea. Men also carried lockets with locks of their wife's hair with them when they traveled.

Religious Lockets - The Perfect Gifts

Religious lockets are the ideal gifts for all religious occasions or life's milestones. The two sided tiny cases hold one or two photographs, locks of hair, or other small keepsakes that are special to the owner. The Christian lockets are designed in a variety of shapes and styles which make them perfect for both girls, boys, men, and women.

* Heart Locket with Crucifix - this Catholic locket is a stunning piece of religious jewelry that can be passed down for generations to come. It is a symbol of faith in the way of Jesus Christ and a reminder of the love behind the gift.

* Gold Oval Christian Locket - this religious locket is designed with boys, girls, men, and women in mind. The simple design of the locket with the cross on the front makes it a perfect religious gift for all Christians.

* Gold Heart with Cross and Etched Pattern- this Christian locket is stunning with its ornate etched pattern, imbedded cross, and heart design. It is a religious locket that makes a beautiful keepsake and reminder of family togetherness and the love of Jesus.

All of these religious lockets bring joy to the heart of anyone who wears them or carries them in a pocket. The keepsake in the locket is with them each and every day wherever they go as a reminder of personal and spiritual love.