Antique or vintage Etruscan style pendants and lockets

The Etruscan style is a type of ancient art and architecture developed by the Etruscan civilization that lived in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The Etruscan style in jewellery is known for its intricate and detailed designs, as well as its use of gold and other precious materials. Etruscan jewellery often featured granulation, the process of attaching small spheres of gold to the surface of a piece, creating a textured effect. Repoussé and chasing, techniques in which metal is shaped and moulded by striking it from the reverse side, were also commonly used to create relief more... designs on Etruscan jewelry. Common themes included animals, mythical creatures, and stylized floral and geometric motifs. The Etruscan style had a significant impact on the development of jewellery in ancient Greece and Rome and continues to influence jewellery design to this day. less...

A locket is an item of jewellery, usually a pendant worn on a chain around the neck, that is hinged and opens to reveal a space, sometimes called a "keepsake compartment", used for storing a a personal memento, such as a miniature, a photograph or strands of hair.

Other styles of lockets are worn as a brooch or bracelet.

They have been around in various forms since the 15th century, but reached the peak of their popularity in the 19th century, when sentimentality was part of the national psyche.

They are most commonly made of gold or silver, often decorated more... with precious or semi-precious stones and come in many shapes including ovals, hearts and circles. less...