For ages, lockets have been used for one reason or another, purposely to store important items. These specialized pendants have been used to store good luck charms, keepsakes, hair, ashes, pictures, powders, and even poisons. They have been made out of all kinds of metals, gold lockets, sterling silver lockets, copper, brass, iron, etc. Historically, Victorians relished these as costume jewelry. The most popular locket shapes were rounded and heart-shaped. Overall quality has improved since those times, so shop with confidence with us today for the perfect accessory to suit your needs.