memorial locket

Mourning jewelry piece

A memorial locket is a small hinged case worn as a pendant, designed to hold a keepsake of a deceased person—typically a photograph, lock of hair, or small amount of cremated remains.

The tradition dates to Victorian mourning customs but continues today: She kept a memorial locket with her mother's picture close to her heart.

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photograph · oval frame · chain · clasp · gold · silver · engraved · portrait · mourning · beloved · loved one · cherished · miniature · heart-shaped · antique · Victorian · grieving · token

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Award for winning

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temporal orientation

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Pre-wedding commitment jewelry

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emotional register

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Small memento for guests

wedding favor · congratulations card · anniversary gift · champagne flute

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G