Antique & Vintage Lockets

For centuries, lockets have held the crown as the most personal and sentimental pieces of jewellery a person can wear. Historically designed to hold photographs, locks of hair, or personal keepsakes close to the heart, authentic antique vintage lockets offer a unique combination of history, craftsmanship, and intimacy that modern pieces simply cannot replicate.

At Lancastrian Jewellers, we carefully curate a highly popular collection of genuine historical pieces. Whether you are searching for a delicate 9ct yellow gold patterned heart,a statement large vintage locket, or a rare antique silver locket, our ever-changing collection has something special for every collector. We specialise in rare, authentic pieces including exquisite antique Victorian gold lockets, double-sided glass locket pendants, and stunning engraved sterling silver designs. 

If you appreciate the romantic charm of genuine vintage style lockets, you will fall in love with our selection of hand-engraved motifs. You will frequently find intricate flower baskets, swallow birds, and turquoise-set forget-me-nots in our collection. When you invest in an old gold locket or one of our vintage lockets, silver and gold craftsmanship from a bygone era is guaranteed.

For those looking to buy a beautiful antique locket in the UK, we include FREE Special Delivery via Royal Mail. International orders over £500 qualify for FREE DHL Express shipping. To make your purchase as seamless as possible, we offer flexible finance options through Klarna and our dedicated layaway service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of antique lockets do you sell?

Because we source authentic, one-of-a kind historical jewellery, our stock is always changing. However, there are several classic types of antique lockets that regularly feature in our collection: 

Heart Lockets: Often found as "puffy" hearts in 9ct gold. Turquoise "forget-me-not" stones are common.

Best Suited For: Romantic gifts, anniversaries, and sentimental everyday wear.

Engraved Bird & Floral: Features swallows (symbolising a safe return home) or intricate flower baskets.

Best Suited For: Those who appreciate meaningful Victorian symbolism and fine engraving .

Glass & Paste Lockets: Double-sided glass compartments framed in gold, or pieces bordered by old cut paste stones.

Best Suited For: Displaying pressed flowers, locks of hair, or multiple photos.

Oval & Round Fancy: Classic shapes with hand-engraved patterns, often in sterling silver or solid gold.

Best Suited For: Traditional styling and safely housing standard portrait photos.

Can I still put photos inside an antique locket?

Yes. Most of our antique lockets can still be used for their original purpose. Many still retain their original internal frames or glass coverings designed to hold a photograph securely in place. We clearly state the internal condition and features of each locket in its specific product listing.

How do I know the locket is a genuine antique?

If you are looking for authentic antique lockets for sale UK-wide, authentication is crucial. Every piece at Lancastrian Jewellers is carefully inspected by our expert team. Our product pages provide full transparency, detailing the era, precious metal (e.g., 9ct gold, sterling silver), and many visible hallmarks (such as maker's marks or date letters) that verify the item’s true age.

Do your lockets come with a chain?

Our lockets are frequently sold as standalone pendants, allowing you to attach them to a chain you already own. However some may be sold with a matching period chain. These  inclusions, along with precise measurements and weights are always detailed on the individual product page. If you are purchasing one of our antique gold lockets for sale and need a chain, we also offer a separate collection of antique gold and silver chains to complete your necklace.

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from 2119 reviews

Absolutely beautiful ring. Delivery was so quick. Very pleased and I will certainly purchase again.

Martine Prendergast
Antique Natural Opal and Diamond Five Stone 18ct Yellow Gold Ring

Really pretty and unusual. Great buy

P.P.
Antique Silver Albertina Bracelet with Faith Hope Charity Charm | 7.5"

Beautiful ring. The emeralds are rich & deep. Really love my ring.
In fact I love all my rings from Lancastrian jewellers

P.P.
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Flower Cluster Halo 9ct Gold Ring

Beautiful ring so happy with my ring. Thank you

Potts Pauline
Vintage Deep Purple Amethyst Oval Solitaire 9ct 9K Yellow Gold Ring - Dated 2000

This necklace is exactly as depicted and stunning. I adore it.

Rebecca Meiers
Australian Natural Opal Silver Gold Gilt Figaro Fringe Necklace | 18"
Great Service

Absolutely gorgeous piece, even more beautiful in person. Delivered very quickly and with care.

Rita
Lancastrian Jewellers
Amethyst and tourmaline ring

Absolutely love my amethyst and tourmaline antique ring. It makes me smile every time I wear it. Danielle is wonderful and so easy to work with !!!

Amy C
Lancastrian Jewellers
Review of my experience

I bought a bracelet from this place. They were decent, honest and professional. I love them.

Hanan
Lancastrian Jewellers
Fast shipping

Fabulous and beautiful pendant delivered quickly with great customer service! I could not have asked for more... thank you.

Ddbaubles
Lancastrian Jewellers

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