A locket pendant is a sentimental piece of jewelry, most often placed on a necklace chain. Oval lockets, circle lockets, and heart lockets are the most traditional and popular shapes. The pendant opens on a hinge to reveal a small space to store a tiny portrait, a good luck charm, an engraving of a name or special date, a family crest, or another type of customized personal touch.
Locket jewelry is typically worn as a necklace close to the heart. Most lockets are made from solid metal, but some varieties are clear, making what’s displayed inside—such as a tiny charm or bauble—more visible.
You’ll find a wide variety of locket necklaces crafted in many shapes and sizes by talented designers on Etsy, from handmade pendants to lovingly restored vintage lockets with a story you can add to.