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Father's Day June 21
Father's Day is coming up, and if you're tired of giving dad another tie, another grill tool set, or another gift card he'll forget about — we have something different for you.
A locket.
We know what you might be thinking. A locket? For him? Yes. Absolutely yes. And here's why.
Why a Locket Makes the Perfect Gift for Dad
It's personal in a way nothing else is.
Anyone can buy a generic gift. But a locket? A locket holds a photograph — his photograph, of the people or moments he loves most. Whether it's a picture of his kids, his grandkids, his late father, or a dog who passed away, it lives right there with him every day. That's not something you can find on the shelves at Target.
He'll actually use it.
This isn't a "drawer gift." A keychain locket goes on his keys. A lapel pin goes on his jacket or blazer. A necklace locket goes around his neck. These are things he interacts with every single day — which means he sees that photo every single day.
It's something he'd never buy himself.
Most men would never think to buy themselves meaningful keepsake jewelry. Which is exactly why you should. The most treasured gifts are often the ones people didn't know they needed. A locket with a photo of his children or grandchildren inside is the kind of thing that stops him mid-day and makes him smile.
We do all the work.
One of the biggest things that sets The Locket Sisters apart: we put the photo inside for you. You just upload a digital image and we handle the rest — sizing, placement, and sealing your photo permanently under protective resin. It arrives ready to give.
Lockets Made With Men in Mind
Not every locket is a delicate necklace on a fine chain. We have a whole collection of styles that men gravitate toward — keychains, clips, lapel pins, and necklaces that are bold, understated, and wear like accessories he already loves. Here are six we recommend specifically for Father's Day.
This is where it all started for us when it comes to lockets for men. The Henry is a round bronze pendant locket attached to a handmade 3" leather strap with a 1" bronze keyring. Your photo goes inside the open bezel, sealed in protective resin so it's always visible — no opening required.
It's named after Allyssa’s oldest nephew, Henry, who asked for a locket holding a photo of their grandfather from his WWII service. That story says everything about what this locket is capable of.
The Henry is rugged, tactile, and travels with him everywhere his keys go. It works best with a photo that can be cropped to a circle — a face, a small group, a moment in time.
The Walter is the Henry's more statement making sibling. Same round bronze pendant and open photo bezel, but The Walter features that pendant on a thicker leather strap with a clip on one end — making it easy to attach to belt loops, jacket zippers, bags, backpacks, or anywhere else.
It's named after Allyssa's son Walt, who his first grade teacher called "Little Mr. Empathy" and his neighbor dubbed "The Mayor of Minneapolis." This locket carries that same energy — warm, easygoing, goes everywhere.
If dad is more of a clip guy than a keyring guy, The Walter is his locket.
The Ozzie Locket Clip is the most streamlined of the three keychain options — a bronze clip directly attached to the round pendant, no leather strap involved. At $95, it's also our most affordable keychain locket.
The clip makes it easy to attach to just about anything: keys, a carabiner, a gym bag, a backpack. Named after Allyssa’s nephew Ozzie, this one is quiet, individual, and completely unpretentious — which describes a lot of great dads, too.
If dad is open to a necklace, The Penny on the Power Chain is the move.
The Penny is a round open-pendant locket — your photo is placed inside and sealed permanently under resin so it's always on display. It's one of our most popular lockets for a reason: it's bold, modern, and surprisingly easy for anyone to wear.
Pair it with the Power Chain — our most substantial chain option, a 3mm diamond-cut curb design available in 18K Gold PVD or stainless steel — and you've got a piece of jewelry that feels masculine, intentional, and completely unlike anything he's been given before. The Power Chain is designed for exactly this: bold wearers who want something with presence.
For the dad who appreciates clean, classic design, The Dorothy is a small square locket that comes in 14k gold vermeil, sterling silver, or solid gold with a hidden photo inside that opens to reveal one or two photographs. It's polished and refined — the kind of thing that looks perfectly at home on a man who dresses well.
Paired with the Everyday Chain — a 1.4mm diamond-cut curb chain in 18K Gold PVD or stainless steel — it wears with quiet confidence. This is the locket for the dad or grandfather who would appreciate something elegant and understated rather than bold.
INot every dad wants to wear a necklace — and that's perfectly fine. The Lapel Pin Locket is a petite round pin, available in 24k gold plate, sterling silver, or bronze, with a photo sealed inside under clear resin. It pins directly onto a jacket, blazer, suit coat, or bag.
At just half an inch across, it's subtle enough that people won't immediately know what it is — until they look closer and realize it's a photograph of someone he loves. That moment? That's the gift.
This one is especially meaningful for a grandfather who wears a sport coat to church, a dad who works in an office, or anyone who appreciates a small, personal detail in what they wear.
He's worth more than a gift card.
Father's Day is June 21st. There's still time to get him something he'll keep for years. Browse our full Lockets Men Seem to Like collection, or jump straight to one of the six options above.