Back plates are optional - they create a background to your charms - or you can insert the back plate face down and the engraved message will be visible when you turn over the locket. 

PLEASE NOTE: ADDING A BACK PLATE REDUCES THE SPACE IN YOUR LOCKET SO IT MAY FIT FEWER CHARMS 

•  For a large round locket with back plate we recommend 8 charms

•  For a medium round locket with back plate we recommend 4 charms 

We don't currently offer back plates for our Heart and Teardrop lockets.