What a locket box has to do
A locket is thick and hinged, and it is opened by the customer in the shop. The seat has to take the depth and leave the edge free enough that a fingernail can get under it.
The moment it is opened
Lockets are bought for what goes inside them, so the box is often kept as long as the piece — and it is handed on with it.
The mistake we correct most often
A seat with no clearance at the edge. A locket is opened in the shop, and if a fingernail cannot get under the rim the customer cannot open it in front of you.
Velvet on a locket box, specifically
A locket is thick and it wants to sit flat. Velvet over a firm pad holds it without the edge sinking, and it leaves the rim clear enough that a fingernail can open it in front of the customer.
What varies between versions
A seat that shows the locket closed, or one that holds it open to show the interior. Lockets sold for what goes inside are often shown open.
Why velvet for this
Velvet is a cut-pile fabric with a longer, softer nap than microfibre suede. It is the traditional jewellery lining and still the one most buyers associate with a gift.
Putting your logo on velvet
Velvet does not hold a hot-stamp the way board or leatherette does. A metal plate, or a lid card, is the more reliable way to carry a logo on a velvet exterior.
Cutting the interior in velvet
A velvet slot closes on the shank under its own spring. The pile hides the cut edge, so the slot can be made slightly generous without looking loose.
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Locket dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Velvet for this piece | A locket is thick and it wants to sit flat. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a locket box?
A locket is thick and it wants to sit flat. Velvet over a firm pad holds it without the edge sinking, and it leaves the rim clear enough that a fingernail can open it in front of the customer.
How does velvet behave in use?
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
What logo methods suit velvet?
Velvet does not hold a hot-stamp the way board or leatherette does. A metal plate, or a lid card, is the more reliable way to carry a logo on a velvet exterior.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your locket boxes
Tell us the locket, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.