The Locket Necklace | Personalised Jewellery
Locket Necklaces: Why Do We Love Them?
A locket is a little keeper of memories. It's been part of how we adorn ourselves for centuries, and it's been part of Astley Clarke since the very start.
Where did lockets come from?
Long before accessorising was a daily ritual, people wore small containers to keep precious things safe. In medieval times, lockets grew more elaborate and held perfume and keepsakes. By the Renaissance, they carried tiny portraits so loved ones were always close.
The Victorians made them sentimental, with lovers exchanging lockets as tokens. During the World Wars, they became a source of comfort for those far from home. Today, the locket necklace is as loved as ever: timeless, personal and made to be passed down.
Which lockets does Astley Clarke offer?
Our range has grown a lot since that first locket. Here's where to start:
- Chic and everyday: the Gold Biography Mini Locket Necklace, Gold Biography Medium Locket Necklace and Gold Celestial Compass Locket Necklace are the classics. Browse all gold locket necklaces.
- For colour lovers: our Polaris lockets pair a gemstone slice with our iconic North Star. Choose Mother of Pearl, Malachite, Lapis or Abalone. The Stilla lockets in Malachite, Lapis and Amazonite are just as bright.
- Silver lovers: most of our gold lockets come in sterling silver too. We love the Silver Biography Heart Locket Necklace: vintage charm with a modern, chunky edge. Shop all silver lockets.
- Can't choose a metal? The Aurora Weave Mixed Metal Locket Necklace brings gold and silver together.
- The ultimate treasure: our solid gold diamond lockets, like the Solid Gold Asteri Diamond Mini Locket Necklace and Solid Gold Asteri Large Diamond Locket Necklace, are made to be heirlooms. See all diamond lockets.
How do I personalise my locket?
Personalising your photo locket is free and easy:
- Choose your locket. Pick your style, metal and size.
- Add your photos. Upload one image, or two on selected lockets, straight from your phone. We print them and fit them for you.
- Engrave the back. Initials, a date or a few words that mean something. Choose from a selection of fonts.
That's it. Your locket arrives with your photos inside, engraved and ready to wear.
How do I choose a photo for my locket?
These are your memories, so go with what feels right. One tip: think about size. Small lockets suit a single face or a close-up of two. Larger lockets leave room for group shots, landscapes or portraits.
How long does locket personalisation take?
We personalise every locket at our London head office, so choose a fast delivery option and it can be with you very quickly. In London? Our Covent Garden flagship can personalise a new locket or refresh the photos in one you already own.
Can I get a locket bracelet or charm?
Yes. If you'd rather wear your memories on your wrist, shop our locket bracelets. The Gold Biography Locket Bracelet is a bestseller, and our Tiny Star locket bracelets come in gemstone colours like Green Garnet and Blue Apatite, a lovely way to make a gift extra personal.
How do I style a locket?
However you like. Wear it solo every day or make it the hero of your necklace stack. We love layering here at AC, so try yours with a shorter chain or two for an effortless look. Most of all, have fun making it yours.
