There’s something deliciously old-world about sitting at your dressing table, choosing a piece of jewellery not just because it matches your outfit, but because it says something about you. Is it the flirtatious sway of a pendant, the secretive charm of a locket, or the commanding grace of a necklace?

While the lines often blur (blame our love for layering), the difference between pendant and locket, and how they both dance around the identity of a necklace, is more than just semantics. 

Let’s pull back the velvet curtain and explore what sets each of these classic forms apart — and why it matters when you’re dressing to say something.