Personalised Photo Necklaces
A personalised photo necklace carries one chosen image — of a partner, child, parent or pet — in a pendant made to order in stainless steel, copper alloy or 925 sterling silver, depending on the design. Many are chosen as a memory necklace, holding the photo of someone who is missed. This collection offers two routes: classic lockets that open to reveal the picture, and projection pendants that keep it hidden until light passes through.
- Styles: photo lockets, hidden-projection pendants and engraved photo pendants
- Materials: stainless steel, copper alloy or 925 sterling silver, depending on the design — check the materials line on each product page
- Photo: upload it on the product page; lockets are fitted with the printed photo in our workshop, projection pendants have it micro-printed onto a sealed lens
- Personalisation: your photo on every design, engraving on selected designs
- Made to order: up to 4–7 working days before dispatch (many best sellers in 1–2)
- Delivery: 7–12 working days, tracked; free delivery to Ireland on orders over €89, otherwise €9.95
- Returns: full refund within 14 days on unworn, non-personalised items, then 80% of the item price or an exchange with no deduction up to 60 days (moss agate and moissanite: 14 days only); personalised pieces cannot be returned unless faulty or damaged
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Three Ways a Necklace Can Hold a Photo
Every piece in this collection does the same job in one of three ways. This is the decision to make first, because it changes how the necklace looks when it is simply being worn:
| Type | Where the photo sits | Visible to others? |
|---|---|---|
| Locket | A printed photo fitted inside the pendant in our workshop from your upload | Only when you open it |
| Projection pendant | Micro-printed onto a lens sealed inside the stone | Never — it appears only against light |
| Engraved photo pendant | The image is cut into the metal face itself | Always on show |
Practical takeaway: choose a locket if the photo is meant to be opened and shared, a projection pendant if you want the jewellery to look minimalist and the picture to stay private, and an engraved pendant if the image itself is the design.
Open Locket or Hidden Projection?
The first decision is how visible you want the photo to be. A locket displays it every time the pendant opens — tactile, traditional and easy to share; browse the full photo locket necklaces range if that is the feel you want. A projection pendant takes the opposite approach: from the outside it reads as minimalist jewellery, and the image only appears when light shines through the stone. The dedicated collection of necklaces with a picture inside gathers every projection silhouette in one place.
Choosing by Who It Is For
The type that suits a person usually follows how they already wear jewellery:
- A partner or spouse — a projection pendant keeps the photo private, which most people prefer for a portrait they wear daily.
- A mother or grandmother — a locket wins here; being able to open it and show someone is part of the gift.
- Someone grieving — angel wings and heart lockets are the usual choice for a memory or remembrance necklace, keeping the photo of someone missed close every day.
- A pet owner — paw print projection pendants have quietly become one of the most requested styles in this range.
- Someone who rarely wears necklaces — the same hidden-lens idea comes as photo projection bracelets instead.
Choosing a Photo That Works at Pendant Scale
- Pick a sharp, well-lit image with the subject's face filling most of the frame.
- Avoid busy backgrounds — fine detail shrinks badly at pendant size.
- For projection styles, follow the tips in how to choose the best photo for projection jewellery before you upload.
From Family Trees to Paw Prints
This collection covers more ground than couple portraits. The family tree pendant frames a photo within branching silverwork for mums and grandmothers; heart and infinity shapes suit anniversaries and weddings; and the paw print projection pendant has become a quiet favourite as a pet memorial, keeping a much-missed dog or cat literally close. Minimalist round pendants keep things understated for everyday wear, while engravable lockets add a written line to the picture itself.
What a Photo Necklace Costs
Price follows the pendant — its size, the chain, and whether birthstones are set alongside the photo — rather than the photo itself. Every piece is made to order: allow up to 4-7 working days to make it (many best sellers in 1-2), then 7-12 working days for delivery after dispatch. Delivery to Ireland is €9.95, free on orders over €89, and because each necklace carries your own image, personalised pieces are final sale unless faulty.
Wearing and Protecting the Pendant
Treat a photo necklace like the keepsake it is: take it off before showering and swimming so water never reaches the photo or the plating, and apply perfume before you put the necklace on rather than after. Wipe the 925 sterling silver with a soft cloth to keep it bright and tarnish-resistant, and store it flat so the chain cannot drag across the pendant face. Looked after this way, the piece your photo lives in will outlast the phone it was taken on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a photo locket and a projection necklace?
A locket opens so the printed photo is visible whenever you choose; a projection necklace hides a tiny image inside the stone, revealed when light shines through it. Lockets feel traditional, projection pendants feel like a private secret.
What kind of photo should I use?
A sharp, well-lit photo with the face large in the frame works best at pendant size, and plain backgrounds reproduce most clearly. For projection pendants, follow the upload instructions on the product page after ordering.
Can I get a photo necklace for a pet?
Yes — the paw print projection pendant is designed as a pet memorial, holding a photo of your dog or cat inside the stone. It is a gentle way to keep a much-loved pet close.
Are photo necklaces engravable too?
Many designs are. Heart and oval lockets typically take a name or date engraving, and several projection pendants offer engraving as well — check the personalisation fields on each product page for what that design supports.
How long will my photo necklace take to arrive?
Each photo necklace is personalised and made to order, so allow up to 4-7 working days to make it, then 7-12 working days for delivery after dispatch. Irish orders over €89 ship free. As custom-made pieces, personalised necklaces are final sale.