Back in medieval times, lockets were believed to have magical or healing powers. Now, Loquet reinvents the jewellery staple with limited edition charms
Loquet – say it out loud, you’ll get what it means – is a jewellery brand under the creative direction of Sheherazade Goldsmith. Its central notion is the locket – which, way back when in medieval times, started out as reliquary jewels, a means to hold keepsakes from saintly martyrs, believed to have magical or healing powers (couldn’t we all do with some of that these days?). Jump forward to the Victorian age, and the locket became a means of remembrance of loved ones, crammed with hair and miniature portraits of your dearly beloved. That’s the notion which perpetuates today – Jilly Cooper kept pictures of her departed dogs in hers. Loquet reinvents the usually-metal locket as a vitrine of sapphire crystal, designed to hold different precious gem charms (the brand offers many), personal mementos, and maybe a dog picture, if you’re that way inclined – and carry them all close to your heart. That’s the big idea behind Goldsmith’s newest design for Loquet, created in collaboration with Dover Street Market. The Eclipse Heart Charm is executed in 18-karat solid gold, set with 18 VVS diamonds around an agate cabochon – in other words, a black heart, which is, of course, fitting for an emporium established by the Comme des Garçons clan.
The Eclipse Heart Charm will be limited to 10 pieces and will be sold exclusively at Dover Street Market until 31 December. Loquet necklaces and charms are available to buy now.
