51 designs — engraved to order, chain included
Lockets for Men
Name lockets, photo lockets and spiritual designs, engraved on 316L surgical steel with 22K gold plating. Every locket ships with its chain, so what arrives is ready to wear — nothing else to buy.
Rated 4.9 / 5 across 750+ ratings on these lockets
- Engraved, not printedThe Cuboid takes a name on all four sides
- Chain includedNo separate purchase needed
- 6-month anti-fade warranty22K gold plated on 316L steel
- Engraved to orderDispatched within 2 days
- Free shipping & CODAcross India
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How Your Locket Is Personalised
Made to order in our own workshop — engraving included in the price, never charged as an extra.
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1. Choose the locket
A name locket, a photo locket that opens, or a devotional design carrying a full Chalisa. All of them are 316L surgical steel under 22 carat gold plating, and all of them arrive on a chain.
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2. Add the name, date or photograph
Type the text and choose a font — you preview it before paying. The Cuboid carries a name on all four faces. Photo lockets take an uploaded image, printed and sealed inside the case.
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3. Engraved and dispatched in 2–3 days
We laser-etch the lettering into the steel in our own workshop, seal the photograph where there is one, and pack the locket and chain together in a gift box. Free shipping across India, Cash on Delivery available.
Because each locket is engraved to your text, we cannot take change-of-mind returns — but every piece carries a 6-month anti-fade warranty and free replacement for any defect.
Name Locket or Photo Locket: Which One?
Both are built on the same 316L steel and 22K gold plating, and both arrive on a chain. The difference is whether what you are carrying is meant to be read, or kept.
| Compare | Name Locket Engraved on the surface | Photo Locket Opens to hold an image |
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| What it carries | Your name, initials or a date, cut into the metal | A printed photograph, sealed inside the case |
| Where it shows | On the outside — the Cuboid engraves all four faces | Hidden until opened; the outside can still be engraved |
| Starts at | ₹1,290 | ₹1,499 |
| Best for | Daily wear, and buying for yourself | Anniversaries, gifts for parents, memorial keepsakes |
| Chain | Included | Included |
| How it ages | A name stays true — it reads the same in ten years | The print is sealed, so it does not scuff or fade |
Lockets, Engraved to Order
A locket is the one piece of jewellery bought for what it holds rather than how it looks. That is worth taking seriously, because a locket that tarnishes or whose lettering rubs away has failed at the only job it had. Every locket here is cut from grade 316L surgical steel and finished in 22 carat gold plating, and the lettering is laser-etched into the metal rather than printed on top — so it is still legible when the piece is years old.
Engraving is included in the price. There is no personalisation surcharge on anything in this collection, and every locket arrives on a chain in a gift box.
Name Lockets
A name locket is the most direct version of the idea: the thing you are carrying is written on the outside. Ours take a name, initials, a date or a short line, in your choice of fonts. The Cuboid — our most-bought design at ₹1,290 — carries the engraving on all four faces, so the name reads whichever way the locket turns.
If you are choosing text for someone else, names and dates outlast nicknames. This is steel; there is no editing it afterwards.
Photo Lockets
A photo locket opens to a printed image sealed inside the case, and can still be engraved on the outside. It is the piece people buy for anniversaries, for parents, and as a memorial keepsake — the occasions where the object needs to hold something rather than announce it. Sealing matters here: an unsealed print in a locket worn daily will not survive a monsoon.
Locket with Chain — Included, Not Extra
Every locket in this collection ships with its chain. That sounds minor until you have bought a locket elsewhere and discovered the chain is sold separately, which is the norm on most marketplaces. The Cuboid comes on a 55 cm gold-plated boa chain; other designs carry the chain suited to their weight.
If you would rather pair a locket with something heavier, or replace a chain you already own, we also sell chains on their own — boa, link and cuban patterns in gold and silver finishes, from ₹819.
Lockets for Men and Boys
The men's designs run from the minimal — the Cuboid, the Hex, the slim Pulse — to heavier statement pieces like the Emperor, the Dagger and the Goliath. They are sized and weighted for a man's chest rather than scaled up from a women's pattern, and they sit correctly under an open collar.
For a teenager or a younger boy, the lighter designs are the ones that work: a smaller locket on a shorter chain, usually engraved with a name or a date. 316L steel is also the safest material for younger skin, since it contains nothing that reacts with sweat.
Spiritual and Devotional Lockets
Our Hanuman Ji lockets carry the complete Hanuman Chalisa engraved into the surface — the whole text, not a symbol standing in for it. The same is true of the Shiva Chalisa and Surya Chalisa designs, and of the mantra lockets. Alongside them sit the Om, evil eye and seven-chakra pieces, which are unisex and among the most-gifted things we make.
What Is a Locket?
A locket is a pendant that opens to hold something small — traditionally a photograph, a folded note or a lock of hair. Every locket is a pendant; not every pendant is a locket. In Indian usage the word has broadened, and "locket" is now commonly used for any engraved pendant worn on a chain, which is why this collection includes both: pieces that open, and pieces engraved on the surface.
Why Buy Your Locket from Etchcraft Emporium
Every locket is engraved to order in our own workshop in India, dispatched in 2 to 3 days, and delivered free anywhere in the country with Cash on Delivery available. The 22K gold plating carries a 6-month no-questions-asked anti-fade replacement warranty. Across this collection we hold a 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 750 verified buyers.
If you are shopping more widely, our men's jewellery range covers bracelets, kadas, rings and engraved watches — all made on the same machines, and all able to carry the same engraving.
Lockets — FAQs
What is a locket?
A locket is a pendant that opens to hold something small — traditionally a photograph, a folded note or a keepsake. All lockets are pendants, but not all pendants are lockets. In common Indian usage the word now also covers engraved pendants worn on a chain, and this collection includes both kinds: lockets that open, and lockets engraved on the surface.
What is the difference between a locket and a pendant?
A pendant is the general term for anything that hangs from a chain. A locket is the specific kind that opens to hold a photograph or small memento inside. Our photo lockets open; our name lockets carry the personalisation engraved into the outer surface instead.
Does the locket come with a chain?
Yes — every locket in this collection ships with its chain, in the same box. The Cuboid comes on a 55 cm gold-plated boa chain; heavier designs carry a chain matched to their weight. If you would prefer something different, we also sell chains separately from ₹819.
Can I get my name or photo engraved on the locket?
Yes. Name lockets are laser-engraved with a name, initial, date or short message on 316L surgical steel — the Cuboid takes the engraving on all four faces. Photo lockets accept an uploaded image, printed and sealed inside the case. You preview the engraving before paying, and it is included in the price.
Which locket is best for men?
For daily wear under a collar, a slim vertical design like the Cuboid or the Hex is the safest choice — light enough to forget, and engraved so it still reads as personal. Heavier statement pieces like the Emperor or the Dagger suit an open collar and get noticed. If the locket is devotional, the Hanuman Chalisa designs carry the full text rather than a symbol.
Will the gold plating fade over time?
Our lockets are 22 carat gold plated over 316L surgical-grade stainless steel, and carry a 6-month no-questions-asked anti-fade replacement warranty. Under normal wear the plating will not tarnish or rust. Keep it away from chlorinated pool water and don't spray perfume directly onto it, and it holds its colour well beyond the warranty.
Can I return or exchange a personalised locket?
Because each one is engraved to your text, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns. Every locket is hand-inspected before dispatch, and we replace free of charge any manufacturing defect or damage in transit — contact support within 48 hours of delivery. The 6-month anti-fade warranty applies separately.
How long does personalisation and delivery take?
Lockets are engraved to order and dispatched within 2 to 3 business days. Delivery across India usually takes a further 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free, Cash on Delivery is available across most pincodes, and tracking is sent by SMS and email.
Are these lockets suitable for women too?
Yes. The men's designs are bolder and come on thicker chains, but the spiritual pieces — Hanuman Chalisa, Om, evil eye, seven chakra — are unisex, and the name and photo lockets are worn by everyone. For finer chains and more delicate shapes, our pendants and necklaces range is the better starting point.