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When it comes to classic jewelry, you will find the locket necklaces have been around for a long time. This style became popular in olden days because it was a way for a woman to carry the picture of her sweetheart with her when he was gone. Often the men would have to leave to fight in a war, so the only memento a girl would have would be the cherished photo in her locket. Today you can still purchase this style of locket in several different designs. The most popular style is the heart shaped locket.

This design can be made of silver or gold jewelry and usually is set on a chain of the same material. These metal styles can come as highly polished smooth items or as very ornately etched items. The design will have a hinge on one side that actually connects the two halves of the shape together. By gently prying the other side apart you open the piece to reveal two inner sections where you can place a small photo or image. This area can accommodate the image you find used for a standard type of photograph by cutting around the selected section.

A few variations on the basic metal design will include pieces that have some type of inlay on the surface. You could find some hearts with a porcelain inlay that has been decorated with a flower motif. There are also many styles that use gemstones as an added embellishment on the outside of the piece. A heart shaped locked with a birthstone setting would make the perfect birthday gift for any girl or woman in your life. This might be accessorized with the addition of a heart ring. These rings are also available in several different varieties to match the style of jewelry you prefer wearing.

You can find almost any merchant that carries rings offering styles with heart shaped settings. They will usually offer custom made pieces that include any birthstone. Many styles have the heart as an open unadorned item on a ring. In this design, it is constructed from the same metal as the band and is often created as a double heart with one joined to the other. The ring that uses a heart design is usually created as a symbol that reflects the love one person has for another. This makes this particular style the most popular choice for romantic gift giving.