The natural iridescence of the peacock feather made it a favourite motif for Art Nouveau designers. Our enamelled locket recalls the magnificent plique-a-jour decoration used at the time to capture this stunning effect.
In Victorian England, lockets of this type were both fashionable and practical, often filled with sweet smelling scents. Our intricately designed silver locket opens to the side to reveal its hidden compartment.
Engraved with a traditional Irish blessing. May the road rise to meet you/May the wind be always at your back/May the sun shine warm upon your face/The rain fall soft upon your fields/And until we meet again/May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
At the end of the First World War there was a new demand for luxurious jewellery. Our Art Deco Floral Locket reflects the Oriental influences seen in the work of leading jewellers such as Cartier who contrasted black enamel and onyx with precious stones.
Lockets were hugely popular during Queen Victoria's reign, worn not only round the neck but also as a charm on a bracelet. Inside would be a miniature painting, a lock of hair, or even a small photograph. Our silver locket set with topaz is inspired by Victorian originals.