A personalised photo locket is a piece of jewellery that opens to hold one or more small photographs and can be engraved with initials, a name, a date or a short message. Our lockets are available in brass, sterling silver and 18ct gold vermeil, and are personalised by hand in our Edinburgh studio. We also make book lockets, which hold two photographs and can be engraved on the cover, with the option to include a tiny folded message inside.

While we can work with nearly any image, we want your locket to look its best. If an image isn't suitable, we'll always let you know and give you the chance to send another.

Photos with a little background tend to work better, as very tightly cropped faces may not display as well.

For our tiny lockets, we recommend a maximum of two people per photograph and avoiding large group shots.

Most of our lockets hold two photographs. Some larger designs can hold significantly more, with selected styles accommodating up to twenty photos. Book lockets hold two photographs plus an optional folded message. The capacity of each locket is listed on the individual product page.

A book locket is a miniature book-shaped locket that holds two photographs and can be engraved on the cover. You can also include a tiny folded message inside. Available in brass and silver-plated finishes, each one is personalised to order in our Edinburgh studio.

Yes. Most lockets can be engraved on the front, back or both sides. Book lockets can be engraved on the front cover. We offer initials, names, dates, short messages, handwriting engraving and custom designs.

Yes. Most of our lockets can be engraved and fitted with photographs. Book lockets can also include a folded message inside. Simply select your preferred options at checkout.

Yes. Simply upload your photograph when placing your order and we'll professionally resize, print and fit it into your locket before dispatch. Every photo locket is prepared by hand in our Edinburgh studio, so it arrives ready to wear or gift.

Yes. Many of our lockets are chosen as memorial jewellery and remembrance gifts. They can hold photographs of loved ones and can also be engraved with names, dates, handwriting or meaningful messages. Memorial lockets are popular for weddings, anniversaries and everyday wear.

A memorial locket is a personalised piece of jewellery designed to hold a photograph or engraving in memory of a loved one. Our memorial lockets can be customised with photographs, names, dates, handwriting or meaningful messages, creating a lasting keepsake to wear every day or on special occasions.

Yes. All of our personalised lockets are engraved, assembled and finished in our Edinburgh studio. As an independent Scottish jewellery maker, we create each piece to order before shipping throughout the UK and worldwide.

We offer script and serif lettering for names, initials, dates, and short messages. We also offer handwriting replication — engraved exactly from a photo — and custom drawn designs engraved from an image you provide. Book lockets can be engraved on the front cover.

Yes — this is one of our most requested services. We can replicate handwriting exactly from a photo or scan. Simply upload a clear image of the handwriting when placing your order and we engrave it directly onto the locket. This is a popular choice for a loved one's signature, a child's first writing, or a message from someone who has passed away.

Yes. We offer custom engraved drawings — from a simple design to a detailed illustration — reproduced exactly from a photo or scan you provide. Upload your image at checkout and we will replicate it by hand in our studio.

Personalised orders including engraving are typically completed and dispatched within 1–3 working days.

This varies by piece and is noted on each product page. For short messages and names, most lockets provide sufficient space. For longer text, contact us before ordering and we can advise on the best piece.

Yes. Our groom lockets are designed to be worn with a suit, either pinned to a lapel or carried on a pocket watch chain. Available in brass and sterling silver, each can be engraved with initials, a date, a name or a short message, and selected designs hold one or two photographs. They complement wedding tailoring without looking out of place.

Yes. Selected groom locket designs hold one or two photographs inside. They are often chosen as memorial wedding jewellery, allowing the wearer to carry a photograph of a loved one on their wedding day. Simply upload your image at checkout and we'll professionally fit it in our Edinburgh studio.

Our groom lockets are designed to be worn with a suit. They can be pinned to the lapel as a brooch-style piece or carried on a pocket watch chain in a waistcoat pocket. They complement wedding tailoring while remaining subtle and meaningful.

We make personalised lockets for the groom, best man, groomsmen and father of the bride. All are available in brass and sterling silver with engraving and photo insert options. They work as keepsake gifts that carry meaning past the day itself — engraved with a date, initials, or a short message, and finished in vintage gold-toned brass or sterling silver.

Groom lockets can be engraved in script or serif lettering with initials, a date, a name or a short message. We also offer handwriting replication — engraved exactly from a photo or scan — if you want something more personal. Engraving is available on the front, back or both sides on most pieces.

They are a consistent choice when a card or bottle of whisky doesn't feel sufficient. A personalised locket engraved with initials, a wedding date, or a short message is a keepsake the recipient is likely to keep for years. They are chosen for grooms, best men, groomsmen and fathers of the bride — and work equally well as a gift from the bride or from the wedding party.

Our lockets are available in vintage brass, sterling silver and 18ct gold vermeil. Book lockets are available in brass and silver plated finishes. Each product page states the material clearly. Brass pieces have a warm, antique tone. Sterling silver is a cooler, brighter finish. Gold vermeil is 18ct gold over sterling silver.

Yes. All sterling silver pieces are hallmarked in accordance with UK hallmarking standards, confirming the silver content and quality of the metal.

Gold vermeil is a thick layer of 18ct gold applied over sterling silver. It is a more durable and higher quality finish than standard gold plating, which uses base metal. All of our vermeil pieces are gold over sterling silver.

Yes. All of our earrings are made with sterling silver posts and fittings, making them suitable for sensitive ears and everyday wear.

Yes. All of our jewellery is designed, engraved and handcrafted in our Edinburgh studio. We are an independent Scottish jewellery maker and every piece is produced in small batches rather than mass produced.

Yes. All of our personalised lockets are engraved, assembled and finished in our Edinburgh studio. As an independent Scottish jewellery maker, we create each piece to order before shipping throughout the UK and worldwide.

A bridal bouquet locket is a small locket designed to be attached to a bouquet or ribbon. It can hold a photograph or engraving and is often chosen by brides who wish to carry the memory of a loved one during the ceremony.

Yes. Our personalised lockets are frequently chosen as memorial wedding jewellery, allowing brides, grooms and family members to carry a photograph of a loved one throughout the day. This includes bridal bouquet lockets, necklaces and groom lockets.

Yes. We make personalised lockets for brides, bridesmaids, the groom, best man, groomsmen and father of the bride. We also make bridal bouquet lockets, bridal earrings, and coordinating jewellery sets for the wedding party. Browse our bridal and wedding collections for the full range.

Yes. Memorial lockets are often worn by brides, grooms and family members to keep the memory of a loved one close during the wedding. They can be worn as a necklace, attached to a bridal bouquet or carried discreetly inside a suit as a groom's locket.

Personalised orders are typically completed and dispatched within 1–3 working days, so in most cases yes. If your wedding is imminent, contact us before ordering and we will confirm availability and timescales.

Yes. Many of our earrings, pearl pieces and lockets are available in coordinating styles suitable for outfitting a full bridal party. Contact us if you are ordering for a group and we can advise on the best options.

We ship to the UK and worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Australia and Canada. Shipping options and costs are shown at checkout.

EU Customers: If you are based in the EU and would like to place an order, please use our Etsy shop: Silk Purse Sow's Ear.

Yes. We ship to the US and all international orders are dispatched from our studio in Scotland. Delivery to the US typically takes 5–10 working days after dispatch.

US orders are shipped with all duties and tariffs paid by us.

Other international orders may be subject to customs charges, taxes or import duties depending on local regulations. These charges are the responsibility of the customer and are not included in our shipping costs.

UK Standard Delivery: UK orders are sent via Royal Mail First Class, an untracked service that usually arrives within 1–2 working days.

UK Express Delivery: Track your parcel at https://track.dpd.co.uk/

International Standard Delivery: Track your parcel using the tracking information provided in your shipping confirmation email.

Non-personalised items can be returned for a full refund. Personalised items — including engraved pieces, book lockets and lockets with photo inserts — are made to order and cannot be returned unless they arrive damaged or faulty.

Contact us immediately with a photograph of the damage and your order details. We will arrange a replacement or refund as quickly as possible.

Contact us as soon as possible after ordering. Because personalised orders are processed quickly, we cannot guarantee changes can be made once production has begun, but we will always try to help.

You can reach us via the contact form on our website. We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day.

We are based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and all pieces are designed, engraved and handcrafted in our Scottish studio. We are an independent jewellery maker and every piece is produced in small batches rather than mass produced.

Yes. Silk Purse Sow's Ear is an independent jewellery studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Every piece is made by hand. We are not a large retailer or a dropshipper — everything comes directly from our studio to you.

Yes. If you're interested in stocking our jewellery, please visit our wholesale website: https://spse-wholesale.com/