The most common shaped locket is the heart followed by the regular shaped oval locket. The more uncommon shapes are the book lockets and the hat lockets. Locket pins are less common than regular chain lockets. Those most prized by collectors are the figural lockets made from precious metals and containing real stones. Hand made lockets themselves are quite rare, however hand decorated lockets are very common and it is important to realize the difference when looking at lockets.
Pendants range from a simple military insignia hanging from a chain to dogtags and anchors.
Uncommon pendants include trench-art pendants, and actual GI made pendants. Remember Pearl Harbor items represent a time of great loss and sorrow for our country, however some fantastic pieces of jewelry have been created to keep the memories alive. The most desirable Pearl Harbor pins contain a pearl. These items remind us to this day of one of the most horrifying events in U.S. history. These pins were also responsible for promoting the sale of war bonds as the American effort pushed forward on another front.