This vintage piece is a beautiful La Mode Scalloped Heart Locket. La Mode lockets were manufactured in Massachussets by Ripley & Gowan between 1915 and 1934, who used "La Mode" to trademark their jewelry. They are known for their Art Nouveau florals, swirling patterns, and unique elements often found on heart or oval shaped lockets. This piece features a etching of a flower and stunning leaves that surround a heart at it's center. Its scallop edge detailing makes it recognizable as a La Mode piece and adds to its cahrm. Strung on a brass 16" chain this piece is 1/20 12k Goldfill. Measures .9" by 0.75"

Heart shaped lockets have been around since the late 1800's Victorian Era with Prince Albert and Queen Victoria using lockets to remember their loved ones to the Sweetheart Era of the 1940's where soldiers took Prince Albert’s original romantic gesture and cue and cut out heart-shaped photographs of themselves intended to be worn by their paramours until they returned from distant shores. A modern day definition of a relationship of love that is now passed from one romantic generation to the next.

Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece.  

Collected by Mineral and Matter

These vintage silver sweetheart engraved lockets are beautiful and filled with personality. As early as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s,  wearing heart shaped lockets to signify those they love/loved was popular.

The perfect gift or self affirmation piece. Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. 

• #1 Silver Triple Frame Crosshatch Heart (1970's-1990's) This silver piece features pink and green florals with a heart at the center and decorative crosshatching details. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain.  The back has some discoloration, consistent with age. There are three locket frames inside. Measures 1" by 1.25". It is Marked STER on the back of the bail.

• #2 Silver Raised Edges Art Nouveau Bliss Brothers Co (1890's-1930's) This silver piece features Art Nouveau swirls and florals raised along its edges. The center features more florals and a chevron banner with pink negative space. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain.  The back has some spotting, consistent with age.  .925 sterling silver. Measures 1" by 1.25". It is Marked BB co with a B inside of a B, denoting Bliss Brother's co, who operated from 1890-1937 in Attleboro, MA.
•  #3 Silver Diagonal Banner Floral (1874's-1920's) This silver piece features Art Nouveau swirls and a diagonal banner. It is marked Sterling RB Co  .925 sterling silver. Measures 1" by 1.25".  They who operated from 1874-1924 in Attleboro, MA.

Curated by Mineral and Matter

These vintage sweetheart engraved lockets are beautiful and filled with personality. Soldiers in the 1940's took Prince Albert’s original romantic gesture and cue and cut out heart-shaped photographs of themselves intended to be worn by their paramours until they returned from distant shores. A modern day definition of (a) relationship long distance that is now passed from one romantic generation to the next.

The perfect gift or self affirmation piece. Each locket is one-of-a-kind, and in some cases, over 100 years old. Each has unique wear and tear that adds to the charm and history of the piece. 

• #1 I Love You Rose (1960's-1970's) This locket has a lovely raised edges with floral designs. The words "I Love You" and a beautiful rose are engraved on the face of this piece. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 1/20 14k Goldfill. Measures 0.9" by 0.75"
• #2 Floral Art Nouveau (1950's-1960's) This piece features stunning Art Nouveau designs. Blush florals and green leafs demand the attention of this locket. The Diamond stamp with the letter M on the back of this piece tells us it was made by the Marathon Company. This company established in 1897 was know for creating high quality heirloom jewelry. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 14k Goldfill. Measures 0.75" by 0.6"
• #3 Forever In My Heart (1960's-1970's) This locket has a lovely raised edges with floral designs. The words "Forever in my Heart" are engraved on the face of this piece with a pink and green colored rose to its side. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. 1/20 10k Goldfill. Measures 0.8" by 0.75"
• #4 I Love You Silver Hearts (1960's-1970's) This piece features Art Nouveau swirls and florals along its edges. The words "I Love You" are engraved on the face of this piece with a pink and green colored rose flower to its side and two silver hearts below it. This piece is just the locket, does not include a chain. Gold plated over .925 sterling silver. Measures 1" by 0.75"

Curated by Mineral and Matter