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Jewellery item — severe reprimand when directions are reversed (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

locket

'jewellery item' is the definition.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for locket that I've seen before include "Small ornamental case for photo etc." , "Lucy" , "Picture-case on chain" , "Small ornamental case around the neck" , "Small ornamental case for picture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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