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 stainless steel, copper alloy or 925 sterling silver with rose-gold finishes, selected designs engravable with a name or date and several set with birthstones.

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

Selected 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 and upload it on the product page — we print it to the size of the locket's opening and fit it before dispatch, so there is nothing to measure, cut or seat at home. If you are still comparing styles, the round-up of the best photo locket necklaces sorts the options by recipient.

Already have an empty or heirloom locket at home? Our free locket photo maker crops a picture to its heart, oval or round frame and prints it at true size, ready to cut out.

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 metal with a polishing cloth after wear, and store it flat in its box. Keep it away from perfume and water to protect the finish, and it will stay bright and tarnish-resistant through years of wear.

Frequently asked questions

How do I put my photo inside the locket?

You do not fit it yourself. Upload your photo on the product page, and we print it to the size of the locket's inner frame and fit it in our workshop before dispatch, so the locket arrives with the photo already inside. A clear close-up of the face works best. The print is fitted to stay in place, so choose a picture you will want to keep.

Can the locket be engraved?

Selected designs can — they take 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?

Lockets here use stainless steel, copper alloy or 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 about four weeks before the date. AU orders over $149 ship free. Personalised pieces take up to 4-7 working days before dispatch, and many best sellers are dispatched in 1-2.

Video guide

What to Put in a Locket That Holds 2 Pictures
  • Each frame inside a locket is small, so give it one main subject and keep the face large; a group shot taken from far away loses detail.
  • On a two-photo locket, pairs that work include the two of you, two moments from one day, one child per side, or a pet and its person.
  • The shape of the frame changes which photo works: hearts and circles trim the corners, ovals follow the head and shoulders, and wide frames suit wide photos.
  • Check every upload, and the spelling of any engraving, before you order: each piece is made to order just for you.
How to Open a Locket Necklace and Look After It
  • On a hinged locket, open it from the edge opposite the hinge, like a book, and check the hinge clicks fully shut afterward.
  • Take a locket off for swimming and showers to protect the printed photo inside, and keep perfume and lotion away from it.
  • Materials vary by design, so check the product page before cleaning: a soft, non-abrasive cloth for sterling silver, no harsh dips for plated pieces.
  • Between wears, store each locket on its own in a soft pouch or a lined box, away from direct sunlight and humidity.