Long-Distance Love: Lockets for Every Goodbye Between Two People
Some goodbyes happen once. Others happen every August, every semester, every time one person's flight leaves before the other's. Whether it's a boyfriend heading off to college three states away, a fiancée starting grad school across the country, or two people simply choosing different cities for a while — distance has a way of testing even the steadiest relationships.
It doesn't erase the love. It just means you carry it differently. A locket is one small way to do that — something to hold onto on the hard days, and something to hand over before someone gets on a plane.
A Gift for the One Leaving, or the One Staying Behind
There's no wrong direction for this gift. Some people want something to give before they leave — a piece of home tucked into a new city, a reminder of who's rooting for them. Others want it for the person left behind, the one who's about to spend a lot of nights missing someone. Either way, the idea is the same: a photo, close to the heart, on the days apart feel long.
Heart Lockets: The Classic Choice for Two People in Love
There's a reason heart-shaped lockets have symbolized love for centuries — sometimes the shape says exactly what you mean, no explanation needed.
The Big Love Locket is our original, most iconic heart design — a statement piece with real presence. For something smaller and more delicate, The Roxie Belle Heart Locket or The Little Love are both lovely, everyday-wearable options. And for a bit of warmth, The Gold Heart Locket brings the same design to life in gold vermeil.
Whether you both choose the same style or pick the one that feels most like you, a heart locket with a photo of the two of you says the thing distance can't.
Matching Keychains and Pins: Understated, Everyday Carry
Not everyone wants to wear a necklace — and that's exactly what keychains and pins are for. They're easy to pair: one for her, one for him, each holding a photo of the other.
The Henry Keychain and The Walter Keychain are both handmade leather keychains that go straight onto a set of keys or a backpack — practical, a little rugged, and easy for anyone to carry every day. The Lapel Pin Locket is a quieter option, small enough to pin to a jacket, bag, or blazer without announcing itself.
Matching Little Lockets: Small, Subtle, Yours Together
For couples who want to wear something small and everyday, The Little Locket and The Little Square Locket are two of our most minimal designs — easy to layer, easy to wear daily, and easy to not think twice about until you glance down and remember exactly who's on the other end of the distance.
Don't Forget the Chain
The right chain can make a locket feel personal in a whole new way — and we know not everyone wants the same thing. Our chain collection ranges from delicate to durable, so each of you can choose what fits.
The Original Chain is our most classic, dainty option — a tiny curb chain in sterling silver or gold vermeil that suits almost any locket. For something sturdier, The Everyday Chain and The Power Chain are built for daily wear and a bolder, more masculine look — great for a boyfriend, fiancé, or anyone who wants something that can keep up with him. And for a little extra shine, The Aurora Chain adds subtle sparkle to any locket it's paired with.
Closer Than the Miles Suggest
Long distance is hard, however you land in it — a college relationship, a new job across the country, a season of figuring out what's next. A locket won't close the miles, but it does something almost as good: it keeps the person you love close enough to touch, every single day you're apart.
Browse our full collection and find the piece that says "I'm still right here."