Lockets have been around for centuries. Used to carry powder or posions,keepsakes,good luck charms,hair,ashes or pictures. Victorians favored the heart shaped lockets.Mourning lockets have been worn as early as the 16th century. Black lockets became favorable thanks to the English Royals. Charms on a bracelet usually represent important events in ones life or a collection of personal favorite things the collector likes. Both are still popular items.