Antique Lockets

There are a lot of faux antique lockets around these days... which are a complete travesty! And while on on that tangent, since when it is okay, etsy and ebay people, to call some brand new item vintage or antique when it is simply made to look vintage or antique?! (P.S. I hate you.) Lockets should not be commonplace or items that you buy for yourself (most of the time). How many movies and books include scenes wherein some character explains from whom they received their prized locket?

A lot, guys.

I love lockets--especially large ones. There is just something so lovely about carrying around a tangible photo in a sacred silver case. And don't even get me started on when they're engraved! Can you imagine finding something like that?! Or inheriting something like that? Or bestowing your own upon some future descendant to cherish? Lockets encapsulate (wink) everything that I truly love and value--history, loved ones, jewelry, antiques, etc. And oh, to find a lavalier locket (see photo)! I love the extra drop of the lavalier style. It creates such a beautiful shape along the neckline.