Allyssa Woodford Hughes is the creative force behind Locket Sisters, a jewelry company based in north Minneapolis. The business, which has crafted thousands of custom lockets, began with a simple idea to solve a personal problem.
At the time, Allyssa’s sister, Amy, who worked as a traveling model, wanted a locket to carry a piece of home with her. However, she struggled to find a company that offered both beautiful lockets and the service of sizing and placing a photo inside. This gap in the market led the sisters to start their business from the kitchen table of their childhood home.
“We’ve made thousands of lockets,” Allyssa said, reflecting on the company’s growth. “A photo inside a locket carries something more than just a digital image. There’s something special about holding it close to your heart.”
Since the company’s launch, Amy has moved on to pursue other interests, leaving Allyssa at the helm. Today, Locket Sisters produces about 40 to 50 lockets a week during slower periods. However, the demand spikes during holidays like Christmas and Mother’s Day, when production doubles.
“We ask customers to share stories about the photo they want to include,” Allyssa explained. “And we hear so much from them. It’s more than just an order; it’s a connection.”
Each locket created tells a personal story—some filled with sadness, others with joy. Allyssa and her team see the full range of human experiences through their work, from tragic losses to moments of celebration.
“We get everything from memorials for lost loved ones to happy occasions like weddings, birthdays, and graduations. Some people even order lockets to take with them when they go abroad, carrying a piece of home wherever they go,” Allyssa said.
For Allyssa, the emotional significance of each locket adds meaning to her work. “Each photo holds a story,” she said. “That’s what makes it so important to me.”
Locket Sisters is not just about lockets. The company also offers permanent jewelry and resin earrings. Most lockets are shipped within four to seven days of the order.
Through her business, Allyssa continues to create lasting connections, one locket at a time.
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