Solid 14K white gold lockets with a rhodium finish — a cooler, more modern line than yellow, and a natural match for diamonds. Hearts and ovals mostly, opening to hold photographs. Stamped and guaranteed authentic.
About these lockets — sizes, engraving, chains and care
Shapes and sizes
Mostly hearts and ovals, with some rounds and a few other shapes. Most hold two photographs, and each product page lists the aperture size so you know what will fit before trimming a picture.
Finishes and detail
Polished, brushed, textured, filigree-cut and diamond-cut. Some carry a single accent diamond; some are reversible, with a second design or an engraved message on the back.
About the rhodium finish
Rhodium is the finish, not the metal. The locket underneath is solid 14K white gold. Rhodium wears very slowly with daily use and any jeweler can reapply it if the tone ever warms.
Engraving
Many have a smooth polished back suited to a date, initials or a short name. Solid 14K takes engraving crisply and keeps it. Each product page states whether that piece is engravable.
Choosing a chain
A locket is heavier than a flat pendant, so choose at least 1.5mm. Bail dimensions are on every product page. Lockets here are sold without a chain.
Care
Solid gold does not tarnish. Wipe it with a soft cloth, open the hinge gently, and keep it out of water once photographs are inside.
Common questions
Is white gold the same as silver?
No. White gold is solid 14K gold alloyed to a white tone and finished with rhodium. Sterling silver is a different metal at a different price.
How many photographs does a white gold locket hold?
Most hold two. The aperture size and shape are listed on each product page.
Will the rhodium wear off?
It wears slowly with daily use, and the metal underneath is still solid white gold. Any jeweler can reapply rhodium if the tone warms.
Can a white gold locket be engraved?
Many can. Pieces with a smooth polished back take a date, initials or a short name; each product page says which.
Does it come with a chain?
No. Lockets here are sold on their own, and bail dimensions are listed so you can check a chain you already own.
What chain thickness suits a locket?
At least 1.5mm, because a locket is heavier than a flat pendant and a thin chain stretches at the bail.
See also white gold heart lockets, yellow gold lockets, rose gold lockets and all lockets in gold and silver. Pair with a 14K white gold chain.
