Solid 14K yellow gold lockets that open to hold photographs — hearts, ovals and rounds, from child size to statement pieces. Stamped and guaranteed authentic, with the gold running through the piece rather than laid over a base metal.
About these lockets — sizes, engraving, chains and care
Shapes and sizes
Hearts are the largest group, followed by ovals and rounds, with a handful of rectangles and other shapes. Most hold two photographs, and every product page lists the aperture size so you know what will fit before you trim a picture.
Finishes and detail
Polished, textured, filigree-cut, die struck and enameled, some with a rhodium accent for contrast against the gold. A number are reversible, carrying a second design or an engraved message on the back.
Engraving
Many have a smooth polished back that takes a date, a set of initials or a short name cleanly. Solid 14K holds engraving sharply for decades — it does not blur the way a thin surface coating does. Each product page states whether that piece is engravable.
Choosing a chain
A locket weighs more than a flat pendant, so pair it with something at least 1.5mm to avoid stretching over time. Bail dimensions are listed on every product page. Lockets here are sold without a chain.
Care
Solid gold does not tarnish, so a soft cloth keeps it bright. Open and close the hinge gently, and keep it out of water once photographs are inside.
Common questions
How many photographs does a yellow gold locket hold?
Most hold two. The exact aperture size and shape are listed on each product page, so you can trim a picture to fit before you press it in.
Is this solid gold or gold plated?
Solid 14K yellow gold throughout, stamped and guaranteed authentic. Nothing in this collection is plated.
Can a yellow gold locket be engraved?
Many can. Pieces with a smooth polished back take a date, initials or a short name, and each product page says whether that piece is engravable.
Does a locket come with a chain?
No. Lockets here are sold on their own. Bail dimensions are on every product page so you can check a chain you already own.
What chain thickness suits a locket?
At least 1.5mm. A locket is heavier than a flat pendant, and a thin chain will stretch at the bail over time.
What does a rhodium accent mean on yellow gold?
Rhodium is a white finish applied to part of the design for contrast. The locket itself is solid 14K yellow gold.
See also yellow gold heart lockets, white gold lockets, rose gold lockets and all lockets in gold and silver. Pair with a 14K gold chain.
