Spotlight On Lockets
Container jewellery to house tokens and special items have been around since Egyptian times and the first “lockets” held medicinal herbs, religious relics, prayers or perfumes. Elizabeth 1 is thought to have owned one of the first sentimental lockets which was a ring depicting tiny portraits of both herself and her mother Anne Boleyn. Before the invention of photography locks of hair were often put in lockets to remind you of loved ones. The popularity of lockets as a keepsake grew with the widespread use of photography.
There are lots of beautiful antique and vintage lockets currently available in the store on both pearl and chain necklaces. Each one unique and the perfect way to hold special memories close to you.
About Vonk Jewellery
Vonk Jewellery is a curated collection of antique and vintage jewellery and objects. These treasures are remodelled to create unique jewellery that can be worn and loved today.
A love of objects from a bygone age is in my DNA.
My mother had a vintage clothes and jewellery stall when I was a child, our house was furnished with antiques and my parents collected old advertising prints. My brother is a successful antique restorer and dealer with his own shop in beautiful Hampshire and I love visiting the antique fairs and markets with him when I go back to the UK. It is his encouragement that has inspired me to combine my love of old objects and my 20+ years experience of designing and creating jewellery to launch Vonk Jewellery.
I hope that you love these pieces as much as I do and will enjoy the stories they have to tell.
