With Christmas on the way, now is the time to start making those lists of who you have to buy a gift for and any ideas you might have. I absolutely love products and gifts that can be personalised, be it with a key date, an important quote, a name or even a photograph and this is where Lily Blanche and the Key Locket come in.
The Lily Blanche Key Collection is described as being one of their most romantic collections and it is such a special and personal gift that is not perfect for Christmas, but for any occasion that the special someone in your life deserves a treat.
I chose the filigree photo locket which is not only heart-shaped, but it also features a key charm, which for me, is the detail to catch my attention and choose it.
As this is a locket, it opens up to reveal two heart shapes and inside each heart, and for this you can either upload those photos and edit them in the personalisation app on the locket page or you can email them separately to Lily Blanche after you've put the order through for them to be added. If you decide to use the personalisation tool, you can edit them and see how they look in the locket and if you choose to email them, the team will edit your photos and send you the edit to approve and at this stage, you can make any changes at that stage.
The filigree locket is available Gold, Rose Gold or White Gold. I opted for the 18 carat white gold vermeil, which sits on a sterling silver, 18 carat gold or rose gold chain (which you can choose the length of) and then, you can choose the key charm if you want to add it, this is an optional extra. I chose the 18 carat gold key to complete the piece.
Details
- Dimensions Locket Measures 32mm X 23mm,
- Key Measures 13mm X 7mm
- Length 18/24/30" / 46/61/72cm
- Photo Size 30mm X 21mm
- Hallmark Yes. Hallmarked In Edinburgh By Edinburgh Assay Office
Once you have decided on your personalised locket, the chain and then the charm, your final and perhaps most important decision is how to personalise it. As I had decided to personalise this Locket for myself, choosing the two photographs to go inside was quite difficult to narrow down and eventually, being unable to choose between my cats, I settled on a photograph of myself aged 2 with my Grandfather and then one from my wedding day - fun fact, we got married on Christmas Day!
Once you have finished with your personalisation, your Locket arrives in a beautifully presented black ribbon-tied gift box and it is also accompanied by a special cleaning pouch for storage and a branded polish cloth to ensure your locket sparkling and clean, which I think is a really lovely extra to have and not necessarily something you ever think about ordering when purchasing a piece of jewellery.
Priced at £150, the Lily Blanche Key Locket is absolutely stunning and I love how it sits on the chest without being too big or too heavy and because I chose the white gold option, it can be worn with any outfit - dressed up or lounging round the house and even for work.
I really enjoyed the process of creating my own Locket, it was a stress-free, hassle-free experience and if a Locket isn't the piece of jewellery you like, then you can also find the same idea but as a bracelet.