There’s something about lockets that I find captivating. I think it’s the fact that they’re tiny, closeable compartments. At school I had a friend who kept minute shells from a memorable holiday in a locket around her neck.
The idea of a a tiny drawing or a fragment of precious fabric inside a locket appeals to the little girl in me I think – it’s miniaturisation combined with keeping something safe or secret.
When I find a vintage locket the thought of its previous life adds another dimension. Researching makers’ marks and dating the hallmark is exciting and it adds to the story. I was lucky enough to unearth this small heart-shaped locket recently.
I was thrilled when I found that it’s by Georg Jensen, a renowned Danish jewellery company and mark is specific to pieces imported to the Bond Street Georg Jensen shop in the 1950s. Jensen himself created exquisite Art Nouveau designs in silver. He died in 1935 but his team of designers continued to innovate and the company is still known for jewellery design today.
Choosing the gems and making small silver pieces to go with each locket is my favourite part of making the lockets wearable again. The engraved designs on this oval one reminded me of French mirrors so I chose a feminine rose quartz, clear swarovski and tiny vintage pearl to match it and made a silver piece to echo the fern-like pattern.
All three lockets are in my etsy shop. For the next day or two there will be free postage to anywhere.
Don’t forget my vintage seed label giveaway in the last post – it’s open until this Sunday coming, 23rd January.
Jenevieve says
The lockets are so pretty, I like the idea of keeeping a tiny thing secret around your neck and it could be anything! π x
mrspao says
They are so very pretty π I love the one that pao got from you before – it is really lovely π You are very talented
kristina says
How wonderful to find a Georg Jensen locket. And you've made it even more beautiful!
Small article about lockets in the February Martha Stewart Living–not too much info but lovely photos.
K x
marigold jam says
What a lovely idea – to update old silver lockets and not to just keep a photo or a lock of hair inside but other tiny trinkets. They are really beautiful.
Jane
Tara says
Beautiful lockets. I love the small accents that you have added to each locket to make them even more special. I am fairly sure I entered your giveaway but I am going to check. If you are interested, I am having a giveaway over at my blog.
Dragonfly says
Oh, these are just gorgeous! Lockets seem to have gone out of vogue in recent years but this really updates them. I remember when I was little, nearly all my female relatives wore a locket and it was always so magical to have a peep inside.
Lynn says
Completely.In.Love.
I can't decide which one I love best, though…
Belinda @ Wild Acre says
Vintage finds have this beautifully wistful feel I think, and these pieces, being lockets, even more so.
The Coffee Lady says
They're lovely. And reading about how you work with them is lovelier still.
Gina says
They are gorgeous. I'm so tempted by the heart…
Magic Bean says
Gorgeous as always. Ax
Diana says
too pretty for words emma!
Magic Cochin says
I've hovered over Georg Jensen silver jewellery so many times at auction houses!!! What a precious find, it's such a pretty locket – perfect for a Valentines gift too π
Celia
greenrabbitdesigns says
Beautiful work Emma! I know when I see a locket, I too want to know what's inside!
Vivienne x
'odd and old' Linda Dacey says
lovely posts recently. and lovely lockets; i'm with you and your thoughts on the lovable locket. love your creations, wish i was solvent…
Cottage Garden says
The lockets are beautiful Emma, especially with the addition of those little special touches.
Wish I was solvent too!!
Jeanne
x
dottycookie says
Gorgeous. How I wish I could justify another locket!
A Time to Dance says
Hurray I have found you again…I love your lockets, I used to have a picture of Elvis in mine when I was a girl…..
Itchin' Stitchin' says
These a beautiful! I remember as a little girl asking for a locket and was so pleased to get one for my birthday.
I passed on a blog award to you it's on my blog π
Thimbleanna says
Oh, you are SUCH a naughty girl!!! I have no idea what happened, but a little locket fell into my basket. I have LOVED your little silver bird necklace so much — I just know I'll adore a locket too! Thank You!!!
by Teresa says
Hi Emma, I am passing on a crafty blog award to you, details on my blog. I love your jewelry and am also a jeweler and I live in Oregon USA.
Kind regards, Teresa
julie says
lovely lockets and I love how you manage to add the most perfect little details to them!
Naturally Carol says
The Georg Jensen is such a great find…I love anything that company sells. I think that your embellishments make them all even more special though. Beautiful.
Rachel says
Delightful, Emma – well done!
Madelief says
Hi Emma,
Your lockets are beautiful! Love the heart!!
Wonderful weekend!
Lieve groet, Madelief
Carol Bender says
Beautiful, I will keep your shop in mind when I have gift buying to do. π
Anja says
They're all beautiful! Love the Georg Jensen one. As a Dane, Georg Jensen is sort of in my blood π
mynestofyarnandbuttons says
Love your lockets so much. They are beautiful. I love them all and the heart the best. xo Robinβ€ I'm wondering are they still available, I will look on etsy.
Jenny says
Thanks for following my blog, now following you too:) you do have a lovely blog, i really like your splash of colour posts and these lockets are beautiful! I've wanted a locket for a few years now… my friend has one with a tiny picture of her other half in it, and ever since I first saw it I've been jealous! Jenny xx
mynestofyarnandbuttons says
SO SORRY I LOST OUT ON LOCKETS!!! : ( ROBIN
do you mind if i knit says
Your lockets are exquisite! I'm not surprised they sold immediately. And I love the little treasures inside, just beautiful! Love Vanessa xxx
Tania says
Fairy treasures! They're beautiful. And I'm blown away by how you approached each one.
The Caked Crusader says
Georg Jensen – that's quite a find!
Jackie says
Absolutely delicious.
Tabiboo says
Emma they are sooooo beautiful – I have such a soft spot for silver and teamed with a little bit of mystery – delightful.
Nina xxx
Kelly says
What a pretty locket β₯