Remembrance Necklaces

Remembrance necklaces keep someone you love close — a photograph hidden inside a locket, an image set within a projection pendant, or a name and date engraved in metal. Every piece in this collection is made to order with the details you provide.

Locket or Projection Pendant: Which Remembrance Style?

The two main choices in this collection handle a photograph very differently. A photo locket opens to reveal the picture inside — a deliberate, private ritual you control. A projection pendant keeps the image hidden within the necklace itself; it looks like a classic cross or heart pendant until you look into it, which suits anyone who wants the memory carried invisibly. Lockets here include heart designs, and projection pendants include the angel wing design.

Adding the Photo and the Words

Pieces here are made to order in copper alloy, stainless steel or 925 sterling silver, with the details you provide — upload your chosen photograph on the product page and add engraving where the design allows it. Names, dates and short phrases all work; many people choose the person's name with their years, or a line in their own words. Take a moment over the photo: clear, well-lit images with the face filling the frame reproduce best. Upload the original file rather than a screenshot or a chat-app copy — we crop and fit it to the design for you.

Giving Remembrance Jewellery as a Sympathy Gift

A remembrance necklace given after a loss says what a card can't. There's no required timing — some give one in the first weeks, others wait for a birthday or the anniversary of the person remembered. Because every piece is made to order (up to 4–7 working days) with typical delivery of 7–12 working days after that, it can also arrive as a thoughtful second gesture once the initial flowers and cards have gone quiet. Personalised pieces are final sale, so confirm spellings and dates with another family member if you can.

Wearing and Caring for a Daily Keepsake

Pieces worn this often deserve small habits: take the necklace off before showering and swimming, wipe the silver with a soft cloth, and store it dry overnight. Keep lockets and projection stones away from perfume and hairspray, which can cloud surfaces over time.

To explore the full range of photo-holding styles beyond remembrance pieces, browse personalised photo locket necklaces and photo projection necklaces, or, if one photo isn't enough, pick a locket that holds two pictures rather than one.

Frequently asked questions

What is a remembrance necklace?

A remembrance necklace is a personalised piece worn in memory of someone — usually a locket holding their photograph, a projection pendant with a hidden image, or a pendant engraved with a name and dates. Each one here is made to order in copper alloy, stainless steel or 925 sterling silver.

What's the difference between a photo locket and a projection necklace?

A locket opens, with the printed photo physically inside, so the picture can be seen whenever you choose. A projection pendant hides the image within the necklace itself — invisible day to day and revealed when you look into it against the light.

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photograph where the face fills most of the frame. Avoid blurry or heavily filtered images — what you upload is what the finished locket or projection stone will carry.

What words should I engrave on a memorial necklace?

The person's name with their years is the most common choice. Short personal phrases work beautifully too — a nickname, a sign-off they always used, or a line in your own words. Keep it brief so the lettering stays clear.

Is a remembrance necklace an appropriate sympathy gift?

Yes — and there's no required timing. Some give one in the first weeks after a loss; others wait for a birthday or anniversary. Since each piece is made to order, allow 7–12 working days for delivery after dispatch. Personalised pieces take up to 4-7 working days before dispatch, and many best sellers are dispatched in 1-2.

Can I return a remembrance necklace?

Pieces personalised with a photo or engraving are final sale, as they're made specifically for you. Double-check spellings, dates and the photo with another family member if possible before confirming the order.

Video guide

Pet Memorial Jewellery with Photo: How to Pick the Picture
  • Pick a photo where one face fills most of the frame and is sharply in focus; a distant or tiny subject loses detail.
  • Especially for projection pieces, soft daylight and a plain, light background keep the picture clear; a dark subject on a dark background loses detail.
  • Especially for projection pieces, a gentle lift in contrast or a lighter background can rescue a photo; heavy filters remove detail.
  • Where a product page has a photo editor, it records your crop and position; the preview is not a picture of the finished piece.
Memorial Necklace with Photo: 3 Ways to Keep Them Close
  • Photo jewellery usually holds a picture in one of three ways: hidden behind a small lens, inside a locket that opens, or on the surface of the piece.
  • Choose by how the wearer will look at the photo: open a locket any time, keep it private behind a lens, or see it at a glance on the surface.
  • A clear, well-lit photo with the face large in the frame works best; with a group shot, crop in on the one face that matters.
  • Each photo piece is made to order, so check the photo and the spelling of any name or date before you order.