The Silver Mine Gifts Blog » Silver Lockets http://blog.silverminegifts.com Gift ideas and thoughts from your friends at Silver Mine Gifts.com! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:19:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Silver lockets – timeless gifts for that special someone http://blog.silverminegifts.com/2009/04/08/silver-lockets-%e2%80%93-timeless-gifts-for-that-special-someone/ http://blog.silverminegifts.com/2009/04/08/silver-lockets-%e2%80%93-timeless-gifts-for-that-special-someone/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:47:23 +0000 admin http://blog.silverminegifts.com/?p=135
Silver Book Locket timeless gift
Victorian Style Silver Book Locket

Lockets have played all kinds of roles over the ages. They have been used just as pieces of jewelry, or to keep a photograph of a loved one near, or even to mask out odors and other foul smells. Lockets are generally presented to loved ones on occasions like Valentine’s Day, weddings and christenings. They were very popular during the Victorian age and were noticed especially at funerals. Today, lockets make endearing gifts that are sure to be cherished. Let us look at some of the options of silver lockets that you can choose from.

Vinaigrette lockets in Sterling silver

The Vinaigrette locket is probably the one locket that is packed with history. You will find that this locket dates back to the Victorian era where they had a very specific use. To understand this use however, you must first understand the locket. The vinaigrette locket is a silver filigree locket with open work on the top and a solid back. You might even find a variation of this locket where both the front and the back are made of filigree work. During the Victorian era, silver lockets of this kind were used by ladies to hold a piece of small cloth or sponge that was soaked in their perfume. You could even put a tiny block of solid perfume inside. The locket would be worn and it would be held up to the lady’s nose when she passed through an area that did not smell so good. You will still find these vinaigrette lockets in the market today. Besides being pretty, they make a perfect piece of jewelry to be handed down the generations.

Hand engraved lockets in Silver

Over the generations lockets have been modified to suit changing trends while keeping the basic concept the same. If you are looking for a gift for a young lady or even a baby, you might want to consider silver lockets that are engraved by hand. These lockets come with pretty floral designs that are generally colored. If you are considering lockets of this kind, you will find that your choices are plenty.

Classic lockets

If you are looking for a gift that is timeless, then you should consider the classic locket made of silver. This classic piece of silver jewelry is probably the first thing that will come to your mind when someone mentions a silver locket. Today you can buy these lockets in silver of the highest quality that will not tarnish. You will even find ones with the centre area in the front made with a finish of fine satin. Because of its excellent quality, this locket also makes a great heirloom item.

Personalized photo lockets in silver

Photo lockets are the most common kinds. You can get silver lockets of this kind in various and sizes.  You can even get silver photo lockets personalized, making your gift to that special someone truly exceptional. Personalized lockets in silver are gifts that any one will treasure. They also make the perfect gift choice for any occasion. If you look around, you will find photo lockets that can hold up to 6 pictures.

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I was recently wondering where Valentine’s Day came from. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity and died on February 14, 269 A.D.. Actually there have been many people named Valentine throughout time so knowing exactly which one to attribute this event to is very hard and probably not that important.  What is important is that for hundreds of years people have been marking February 14th as a time to show love and affection.  The methods that people use to show there love and affection vary greatly from country to country but the common underlying thread with all these great traditions is the sharing and expression of one’s feelings for another.   I love this time of year because we have so many of our customers ask us to  engrave valentine messages to their loved ones.  We take great care and joy in engraving our customers special thoughts on things like silver lockets , silver pillboxes and jewelry.  Sterling Silver Gifts can last a life-time and make a perfect Valentine’s gifts.  For those of you who are like I am and always wait too long to get your gift - don’t worry we have almost everything we carry in stock and we do all our engraving in-house.  Normally engraved orders always ship within 48 hours during normal business days….. From all of us at Silver Mine Gifts have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and tell someone you love them….  Ralph

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Victorian Style Vinaigrette Sterling Silver LocketWe have had several of our customers ask, what is a Vinaigrette Locket?  No, it has nothing to do with a nice light dressing for your salad.  Typically the front of a Vinaigrette Silver locket has open filigree work and the back of the locket is solid. Sometimes the filigree open work is on both sides. These types of Silver Lockets were used in Victorian times and earlier and had a little sponge or piece of cloth inside that would be soaked in a ladies perfume or a solid perfume could be put inside.   A lady would hold the locket up to her nose as she passed by certain areas that maybe did not have the sweetest of aromas.  The earliest of Aromatherapy treatments. Today we sell these Sterling Silver Lockets in many different styles and we are in the process of adding 15 new styles to our locket collection.

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This silver locket is hand engraved in a pretty tri-color floral design. Silver lockets are always a wonderful keepsake gift idea for a baby or that special young lady! We have a variety of different styles that may be engraved to add that special touch! Always tarnish free, these silver lockets come with a lifetime guarantee!

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Choosing a baby gift that is worth giving is one of our specialties! Always a favorite silver lockets are a popular choice when it comes to giving a keepsake gift that will be cherished! Engrave this gift with the baby’s birth date and initials that will truly give it meaning! Looking for those special occasion gifts? Check out our entire selection of fine sterling silver gifts for everyone on your gift giving list!

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Through the years silver lockets have always been a treasured keepsake. Something that will be kept throughout a lifetime and maybe handed down through generations. With the our high quality silver lockets you will not be disappointed! The front center of the locket has a fine satin finish. This locket has a tarnish free finish, and comes with a lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer. Arrives in a beautiful white box, ready for gift giving!

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What makes a baby gift really special? Something that comes from the heart and will be kept for years to come! The silver baby rattle can be personalized with a heart felt engrave!  Makes a wonderful gift for baby’s arrival, first birthday or christening! Choose from our wonderful collection of silver lockets or silver jewelry for another keepsake option!

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In a time when we are all trying to control our spending it’s more important than ever that when thinking about gift giving events to pick something that will last generations and be affordable.    All of our Sterling Silver Gifts are designed to last generations and can make your next gift giving event one that will be remembered and cherished as a new family heirloom.  Many of our gift categories work well as family heirlooms such as: Engravable Baby Gifts, Sterling Silver Lockets and Silver Pillboxes.  Best of all since we are a small family owned company and  produce many of our own items and carefully inspect all of them for the highest quality ,you can rest assured that your order will not only have the best price available, arrive quickly and will always be heirloom quality.

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Sometimes trying to figure out what to give is the hardest thing of all.  Personalized Silver Photo Lockets can be that perfect gift.  We have a wide selection of Lockets most can be personalized to make your gift extra special.  We carry Photo lockets that can hold up to six photos.  Best of all we carry a large selection of Sterling Silver Lockets for $25 or less.  Our Engraving preview system will show you what your engraving selection will look like on the locket.  We do all of our engraving in house with our own expert engravers.  So don’t worry Silver Photo Lockets are a perfect choice for almost any occasion.

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