Historically a teller of stories and a keeper of secrets — discover the engravable heart locket necklaces handmade by Sophie Harley in her West London studio.
A locket is the most personal of jewels. What you choose to put inside it is a secret best kept just for you. Sophie Harley has been making them by hand in her West London studio for more than thirty years. These gorgeous chunky heart shaped lockets are intricately engraved and set with a single precious stone at the centre, and finished with her signature winged heart T-bar clasp. Each locket necklace can be engraved, making it one of the most personalised necklaces that you can give .
Below is a guide to the love lockets collection, in both solid 18ct gold and sterling silver with 18ct gold-plated detail.
The Gold & Diamond Love Lockets — The most precious Heirloom
Gold & Diamond North Star Love Locket, Gold & Diamond Winged Heart Love Locket
For those marking a milestone — an engagement, a significant anniversary, or a christening — the Gold & Diamond Winged Heart Love Locket and the Gold & Diamond North Star Diamond Love Locket are standout pieces in the collection. Both are made entirely by hand in solid 18ct yellow gold, each set with a sparkling white diamond at the heart of the locket's central motif.
The North Star, with its luminous five-pointed star, has long been a symbol of guidance and orientation - the steady light by which a journey may be plotted. The Winged Heart is Sophie's own signature: symbolising love, hope and liberation, drawn from the same iconography that runs through every collection in the studio. Each opens to hold something precious inside, a folded note, a single curl, or a tiny photograph, and the inner faces can be engraved with a private message or initials, turning the piece into a unique personal story to be passed down for generations.
The Gemstone-Set Love Lockets — Sterling Silver with 18ct Gold Plate
Blue Sapphire Love Locket Necklace, Ruby Love Locket Necklace, Emerald Love Locket Necklace
The studio's signature love lockets sit at the heart of the collection: complete with a gorgeous, chunky, heart-shaped locket with intricately engraved scrollwork, the same winged heart clasp, and a personalised & precious central stone choosing the mood.
Pink Sapphire Love Locket Necklace, Diamond Love Locket Necklace
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Diamond Love Locket Necklace — a 3mm white diamond, the most classic sophisticated option
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Blue Sapphire Love Locket Necklace — for September birthdays, sapphire wedding anniversaries, or anyone drawn to cool, depthful blue.
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Pink Sapphire Love Locket Necklace — the softer, more romantic pink-coloured sapphire adds playful warmth.
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Ruby Love Locket Necklace — July's birthstone and the colour of devotion.
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Emerald Love Locket Necklace — Perfect for May birthdays, fortieth anniversaries, and anyone drawn to vivid green.
Each is handmade in sterling silver with exquisite 18ct gold-plated detailing , hung on a fully gold-plated fine belcher chain finished with the winged heart T-bar clasp and a small safety chain. Like the solid gold pieces, every one is an engravable locket — inside, outside, or both — and is delivered beautifully packaged in Sophie's signature pale blue and gold presentation box, ready to delight.
Making It Yours — How the Engraving Works
Every love locket in the collection can be personalised. The two most-loved options are an engraved message inside the locket — a private line meant only for the wearer — and a set of tiny initials on the reverse, often a couple's monograms or the initials of a child or grandchild. Single words, dates, song lyrics, short Latin inscriptions and so on all work beautifully with the studio's hand-finished engraving. To request a quote, email the studio at info@sophieharley.com with your chosen locket and the words you'd like engraved. Bespoke chain lengths and any gemstone can also be chosen through Sophie's bespoke service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you engrave a Sophie Harley love locket?
Yes. Every love locket in the collection is engravable. Most people choose a secret message on the inside or initials on the reverse — both can be done on the same locket. Engraving is quoted on request; email info@sophieharley.com with your chosen piece and the wording.
What's the difference between the gold and silver love lockets?
The Gold & Diamond Winged Heart and North Star Diamond Love Lockets are made in solid 18ct yellow gold with a hand-set white diamond, designed as heirloom pieces. The gemstone-set pieces — diamond, blue sapphire, pink sapphire, ruby and emerald — are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold-plated detail, offering the same intricate engraving and the same engravable interior at a more accessible price.
What can I keep inside a love locket?
Most clients keep a small photograph, a folded note, or a lock of hair. At 10mm deep, Sophie's chunky lockets have noticeably more room inside than most heart shaped locket necklaces !
Are love lockets a good gift?
They are among the studio's most-gifted pieces, perfect for engagement, anniversary, christening and milestone-birthdays. Each jewel arrives in a signature pale blue and gold presentation box, ready for the occasion.
Browse the full love lockets collection online, or get in touch to arrange a private studio appointment in West London, particularly if you're considering engraving, a non-standard chain length, or a bespoke locket of your own.
About the studio:
Sophie Harley London is an independent fine jewellery house in West London, designing and handcrafting contemporary pieces and bespoke commissions for over thirty years. Sophie's signature designs including the iconic Algerian Loveknot, made famous in Casino Royale have featured in James Bond films and in private collections around the world.
