Locket Stories

"I can't have any photos of my children together."

"I can't have any photos of my children together."

"I can't have any photos of my children together, but in this locket they are forever side by side. Tangible recognitions of all three of my children mean the world in grief."These lockets were made for Victoria Strong and her husband, the incredible founders of the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation and the Never Give Up shop. Their story, and Gwendolyn's life, are worth learning about here.…
Small Silver Square Locket to Keep Friend and Grandmother Close to Her Heart

Small Silver Square Locket to Keep Friend and Grandmother Close to Her Heart

"When I was 15 years old, my best friend regrettably took his own life. This photograph encapsulates one of the last happy memories we shared together. I've worn a locket with his face in it for the past six years; it's time for a new locket. The second photo is of my beloved Nonna (grandmother) who passed away very unexpectedly last year. I was blessed to have had such a wonderful connection with…
"Her life was the same; an assemblage of hearts and souls."

"Her life was the same; an assemblage of hearts and souls."

"For my sister-in-law. This is a photo of my mother-in-law on her 27th birthday. She passed away two and a half years ago and her mark on this family and her friends is indelible. Joanie was a quilter, each piece of fabric chosen carefully, intentionally so that the receiver of her quilts knew the love and care contained within each stitch. Her life was the same; an assemblage of hearts and souls,…
Gift for grieving sister-in-law during COVID-19.

Gift for grieving sister-in-law during COVID-19.

"For Elisabeth, my sister-in-law. We have been unable to have a memorial for our grandma due to the covid crisis. I wanted a way for my sister-in-law to have something special to remember her and know that we are grieving together, though apart."…
Two Worlds Merged Inside One Gold Locket

Two Worlds Merged Inside One Gold Locket

"It’s a picture that reminds me of the beauty of the past that is always with us. My beloved late husband. My babies daddy. And a picture of the hope of our future. Which includes Brian. Who so amazingly took the torch passed from Kyle and has just loved us and helped heal our hearts all the while helping us grow a new heart while honoring our heart for Kyle and the legacy of all he is."…