Personalised Photo Locket Necklaces
A personalised photo locket necklace keeps a printed photograph close to the heart — quite literally. This collection gathers heart, oval and angel wings lockets in 925 sterling silver and rose-gold finishes, most of them engravable with a name or date and several set with birthstones, from £48.95.
Heart, Oval or Angel Wings: Picking a Shape
The shape sets the tone. Heart lockets read as romantic and are the natural pick for partners, mums and grandmothers; oval lockets feel more classic and vintage, suiting heirloom-style gifts; angel wings designs carry a remembrance feel, often chosen to hold the photo of someone deeply missed. Look at the pendant size on each product page too — a larger face shows a photo more clearly, while a smaller locket sits more discreetly on the chain.
Engraving and Birthstone Touches
Most lockets in this collection can be engraved with a name, date or short message, and several heart designs add a birthstone for the wearer's birth month. Because engraving is applied as the piece is made to order, a locket can mark a specific person and moment — it does not just hold the photo, it captions it. For picture-in-pendant styles beyond lockets, the wider personalised photo necklaces range includes hidden projection designs as well.
Getting the Photo Right
Choose a clear, close-up image where the face fills most of the frame, then trim a print to fit the locket's inner edge. Our step-by-step guide on how to put a photo in a locket walks through measuring, cutting and seating the picture without creasing it. If you are still comparing styles, the round-up of the best photo locket necklaces sorts the options by recipient.
Occasions Where a Locket Lands Perfectly
Lockets suit gifts with a story attached: anniversaries, Mother's Day, graduations, new babies and remembrance. For a sympathy gift specifically, you may also want to compare the dedicated remembrance necklaces collection alongside the lockets here.
Caring for a Locket
A locket has a hinge and a clasp, so treat it gently: open it over a soft surface, wipe the silver with a polishing cloth after wear, and store it flat in its box. Keep it away from perfume and water to protect the rose-gold plating, and the finish will stay bright and tarnish-resistant through years of wear.
Frequently asked questions
How do I put my photo inside the locket?
Print the photo small, trim it to match the locket's inner frame, and press it gently into place behind the rim. A clear close-up of the face works best. Our locket photo guide covers measuring and cutting step by step.
Can the locket be engraved?
Yes — most designs are engravable with a name, date or short message. Enter your text on the product page before ordering. Engraved lockets are made to order and final sale, so check spelling carefully.
Do the lockets hold one photo or two?
It varies by design. Many heart and oval lockets open to hold one or two small photos, one on each inner face. Check the individual product page for the photo layout of the locket you like.
What are the photo lockets made of?
Every locket in this collection is built on 925 sterling silver, with selected designs finished in rose-gold or gold plating. The exact metal and finish for each style is listed on its product page.
Can I add a birthstone to a locket?
Several heart lockets include a birthstone option — choose the recipient's birth month when ordering. It adds a touch of colour and ties the locket to the person whose photo lives inside.
Will a locket arrive in time for my occasion?
Personalised lockets are made to order, with typical delivery of 7-12 working days, so order a couple of weeks before the date. UK orders over £79 ship free.