Regardless of the choice of material or shape, lockets can be opened and closed. On one side, there are hinges – in the jeweler's language, they are called "charniers" – while the opposite side features a small clasp.

This locking system lasts for years, allowing you to open and close the locket time and time again.

Yes, they are incredibly durable. I inherited a gold-plated locket from my long-deceased great-grandmother Ane, who had placed two pictures of her newborn twins in the locket – my grandfather and his brother.

They were born in November 1919, so that locket has now been around for 100 years. It can still open and close with a crisp click, and even though it's "only" gold-plated, it's still incredibly elegant.

It's almost like with the Dagmar Cross, which also passes down from person to person. Here, I have an ancient silver Dagmar Cross lying around that I can't even remember where it came from anymore, but it's still beautiful; it just needs a quick polish.

Treasure Chest

Lockets have been and continue to be used to store precious treasures: a small photograph, a lock of hair, a scent, a souvenir, or something entirely different that holds great significance for the person wearing the jewelry.

You'll find lockets mentioned in countless love novels and stories, in movies and theater productions. Maybe it's just me, but lockets seem to possess a kind of charisma associated with brave warriors and strong-willed women, exuding courage and determination. To put it briefly, they are something truly special.

Marathon - Plain oval locket