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| Victorian Era Black Enameled Seed Pearl Mourning Locket Once upon a time so the story begins.... It was a locket unlike anything I have ever seen the likes of, nor shall again. During the early days as a novice collector I obtained a beautiful antique locket and fancied it up with a new chain. My friend purchased it. It was the be-all and end-all locket. Rather generous in shape, the material appeared the color of hematite, it had a most interesting raised silver floral design with pearls and a back door glass compartment...the locket was exquisite! Years later after obtaining and offering hundreds of lockets, that early locket lingered in my mind. Especially after my husband passed away because I am sure it was a mourning locket, the dark color, the pearls representative of tears. I felt a kinship with that locket. Since I never saw my friend wear it, I queried upon it's whereabouts... turns out she gifted it to her sister-in-law. What hope I had was quickly dashed because it turns out the locket had been absconded in a burglary. Hindsight is 20/20 ... yep it is. xo To view my collection of lockets visit my ETSY shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiladyLinden |
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
If I Knew Then What I Know Now....
Monday, January 26, 2015
The Valentine Locket
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| Victorian Heart Locket with Paste Gold Filled |
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| Sterling Heart Locket on Beaded Chain |
I clearly recall the day I fell in love with lockets. In an antique shop, the owner pulled from the showcase a Victorian oval locket with etched flowers and tourmaline. I held my breath, the locket was stunning and it had to be mine!
Ever since that day, I have acquired and sold hundreds of lockets and they continue to be my favorite keepsake to offer! Full of romance and vintage appeal, I adore lockets.
The locket is the quintessential treasure for a gal of any age. The heart shape especially speaks of love; tuck a photo of your beloved inside and wear it next to your heart.
Valentine's day is near, what better way to convey love than a heart locket? xo
Pictured are two of my favorite lockets which are available in My Etsy Shop.
About Me
- MiLady Linden
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- In a nutshell, I’ve always enjoyed creating things and L-O-V-E vintage. In addition I am a craft enthusiast — I adore finding treasures and playing with old and new materials to create something new! In 2003, I decided to unleash my creative energy and began a home- based jewelry business and found my élan! Happy to stay at home and repurpose jewelry, I was also a wife and mother. But our world fell apart when my husband suddenly passed away. With less time to create, my focus turned to selling vintage and antique jewelry online rather than designing. Constantly a learning process, I have garnered much knowledge about precious keepsakes and have once again begun utilizing these unique pieces in my designs. When not creating with vintage findings, you can find me at a flea market, antique mall, spending precious time with beloved family and friends. In the summer look for me in the garden or at an outdoor concert or happily whipping up a recipe found on Pinterest. In my blog you will find the musings of a widow, a mother, a friend and daughter. I have a passion for life and never have another hours in a day! xo