Locket Spotlight: The Little Circle Locket
Not every locket needs a story behind its name.
Some of our lockets are named after grandmothers, best friends, or the person who first asked us to make something exactly like it. The Little Circle Locket doesn't have one of those stories. We named it for what it is: a little circle. And honestly, that might be the most fitting name in the shop — because this locket isn't about a moment or a person. It's about fitting in. Every day, every outfit, every photo you can't stop thinking about.
It's one of our most popular lockets for a reason, and it's not a flashy one. It's just really, really good at being a locket.
The size is the whole point
At .6" around and .2" deep, The Little Circle Locket is small — small enough to wear every single day without a second thought, but with plenty of room to hold one or two photos inside. It closes to keep those photos private until you (or someone lucky enough to ask) opens it up.
If you've ever felt torn between "meaningful" and "wearable," this is the locket that solves that problem. It doesn't compete with your other jewelry. It just quietly becomes part of your everyday stack.
Silver or gold — your call
The Little Circle Locket comes in sterling silver (.925), or in 14k gold vermeil if you're drawn to warmer tones. Both versions hold up beautifully over time, and both come with a polishing cloth so it stays looking new.
It also comes standard with our Original Chain — a delicate curb chain in sterling silver — with the option to switch to one of our other chain designs if you want a different look.
Our pro tip
This locket works best with a photo that can be cropped into a circle — think faces, close-ups, or a moment where the subject is centered. We resize every photo to fit, and if there's a specific detail you want kept in frame, just leave us a note when you order.
Who it's for
Honestly? Almost everyone.
It's a lovely first locket if you've never owned one before. It's a quiet, everyday way to carry a photo of a child, a partner, a parent, or a pet close to you. And because it isn't tied to one specific relationship or occasion in its name or design, it works as a gift for nearly anyone on your list — you're not stuck trying to match "The Mother's Locket" to someone who isn't a mother.
Sometimes the best design isn't the one with the biggest story. It's the one that quietly becomes part of your everyday life. That's The Little Circle Locket.