A locket necklace is a pendant that opens to keep something personal close to you. Choose a photo locket, where we fit your favourite picture inside for you, or a glass locket (also called a floating locket) that you fill with charms and change whenever your story does. Made to be worn every day and given as a keepsake.
Locket guide & FAQ
Photo Locket Necklaces
A photo locket keeps a person, a pet or a moment within reach. Upload your photo when you order and we print it to the shape of your locket and fit it inside before it ships, so it arrives ready to wear. No tools, no trimming, no guesswork.
To keep one person or memory close: a photo locket.
To tell a bigger story with names, dates and symbols: a glass locket.
For someone who likes to change their jewellery: a glass locket, because charms can be swapped at any time.
For remembrance: a photo locket with a picture of a loved one or a pet who has passed.
Locket Gift Ideas
For mum or grandma: a photo of the children or grandchildren, or one initial or birthstone for each of them.
For a partner: a photo of the two of you, or your initials together with a heart charm.
For a new parent: the baby's initial and birthstone.
For a pet lover: a photo of their pet, or a paw print charm.
For yourself: the charms that mark a year, a place or a new chapter.
Locket Necklace FAQ
What is a locket necklace?
A locket necklace is a pendant that opens to hold something small and personal inside. Lockets became popular as keepsakes in the Victorian era, when they held portraits or locks of hair. Today the most common types are photo lockets, which hold a picture, and glass lockets, which hold small charms.
What is the difference between a photo locket and a glass locket?
A photo locket opens to reveal a picture you choose. A glass locket has a clear front that shows the charms inside, such as initials, birthstones and symbols, and you can change them whenever you like. A photo locket keeps one memory close; a glass locket lets you build and update a story.
What is a floating locket?
A floating locket, also called a floating charm locket, is another name for a glass locket: a pendant with a glass window that holds small charms which can move slightly inside. At Vecino Custom we call them glass lockets.
What can you put in a locket?
A photo locket holds a picture of a person, a couple, a child or a pet. A glass locket holds small charms: initials for names, birthstones for birth months, angel numbers, animals, family symbols, hearts, flowers, celestial symbols and lucky charms such as the evil eye.
How do I get my photo into the locket?
You upload your photo when you place your order. We print it to the exact shape of your locket and fit it inside before it ships, so you do not need to cut or fit anything yourself.
Which photo works best in a locket?
Choose a sharp, well-lit photo where faces are close to the camera and near the centre. Leave a little space around them, because the photo is cropped to the shape of the locket. Simple backgrounds work best at small sizes.
Can I change the charms in a glass locket later?
Yes. A glass locket opens so you can add, remove or rearrange charms at any time. Many people start with one or two charms and add more for birthdays, new babies or milestones.
How many charms fit in a glass locket?
It depends on the size of the locket and of the charms. As a guide, leave a little space so the charms can move and stay visible through the glass rather than packing it full.
Is a locket a good gift?
Yes. A locket is one of the most personal jewellery gifts because it carries something that matters to the person wearing it. It suits birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, a new baby, a goodbye or a moment of remembrance.
How do I care for my locket?
Take your locket off before showering, swimming or sleeping, and keep it away from perfume, lotions and cleaning products. Moisture can get inside a locket, so keep it dry. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth and store it on its own.
Where do you deliver and what is the returns policy?
We ship across Europe. For delivery times and how returns work for personalised pieces, see our shipping policy and returns policy.
