A locket is perhaps the most romantic piece of jewelry ever. It’s designed so that you can keep something meaningful close to your heart at all times. This can be any small item that holds special value: a picture or a painting, a sentimental note or fragrant dry flower, a piece of hair or a lovely perfume.
The design of the locket and its style depends not only on the wearer’s preference but also on the item enclosed inside. Think of what you want to place inside your custom piece before settling on the locket’s shape: a circle, oval, heart, square, etc. Perhaps, you want to have several pictures or a memorable item inside, in which case you may need extra space. Or, conversely, if you know for sure that you need room only for one picture, the design can be quite simple and basic. Furthermore, you may choose not to place anything inside at all and simply make an engraving featuring an important date, name, motto, or a quote.
Another thing to consider when designing your personalized piece is whether or not you want others to see its contents. There are some designs that feature glass either at the front or on both sides of your locket, making the item visible. Additionally, think of how much flexibility you want with your design: will the same item be enclosed forever or do you want to change the item based on your mood and preferences? Asking yourself these questions is very important before coming up with the idea of a locket and will help our team develop the perfect personalized piece for you.
The closing mechanism can vary slightly from locket to locket. If the hinge that keeps two pieces of metal together is quite reliable, it may not need one. In case you want to ensure that your custom piece never opens by accident, we may recommend including a clasp or a magnet in your design or using some untraditional mechanism (a siding or rotating locket, for example). If you are considering storing something very personal in your locket, we can recommend making a small lock and keeping your key in a safe place.
Although your custom piece can be made from any precious metal, the most traditional material for lockets is, naturally, gold. It can be yellow, red, rose, or white (the older pieces tend to favor yellow, while modern ones commonly feature rose). A gold locket pendant is a symbol of sophistication, elegance, and delicate grace. The outside part may be encrusted with diamonds or gemstones or have other decorative elements. If you want your custom pendant to look like a vintage gold locket, you may consider intaglios, cameos, and engravings.
Whatever kind of locket you have in mind, kindly describe to us your preferences. From the most basic options to the most intricate and filigree pieces – we can do it all and even more! Don’t hesitate to contact the Olertis Jewelry team today and share your most exciting jewelry dreams!
