It’s sometimes easy to forget just how important photographs are. They capture single moments filled with emotions and stories that have ultimately defined our lives. We all have our favourite photographs; some we frame to decorate our house while others are kept tucked away in albums or drawers. Another way to beautifully commemorate our favourite memories is with photo jewellery.
Here at Inscripture, we’ve dedicated ourselves to crafting exquisite photo jewellery. We hope that by wearing these pieces, you’ll be able to keep your most precious moments close to your heart. Whether it’s a snapshot of your child’s smile, your wedding day, a beloved pet or even the face of a lost loved one, photo jewellery is a wonderful way to remember life’s special memories.
But how is photo jewellery made? And what do we need from you to create your bespoke memorial jewellery? In this blog, we’ll explain the entire process of how we create photo jewellery, so you know exactly what to expect!
Choose Your Photo
The first step to creating photo jewellery is to choose the photo you want to immortalise. It could be a photo of a loved one, a special moment that you want to carry with you, or the cute face of a pet! To ensure the best result, we recommend finding a photo that is high-quality and well-lit; this way our team can replicate it perfectly onto your chosen design. Use a digital copy of a photo if you already have one, or you can take a photo of a physical photo – photo-ception! If you choose the latter, take the photo near a window for natural light and avoid any reflections that might distort the engraving.
Choose Your Jewellery Design
Now onto the fun part; choosing your photo jewellery design! It’s helpful to keep in mind the type of photo you’re having engraved, as this can guide you in selecting the perfect piece. We are proud to offer a wide range of photo jewellery designs to suit every style and taste. From heart pendants to charm bracelets and cufflinks, there’s something for everyone. You can also choose between 925 sterling silver and 18ct gold vermeil.
Customise Your Jewellery
The photo engraving at the centre of your photo jewellery design isn’t the only customisation option available. In fact, you can personalise it in a wide variety of ways to make it completely bespoke to you. Most of our pendants and charms can be engraved on both sides, allowing you to add a second photo or a piece of writing on the back such as a name, date or even an example of real handwriting sourced from a loved one’s card. Our necklaces can also be ordered with a variety of chain lengths between 16 and 24 inches to suit your style.
You can also add charms to your photo jewellery. If you’re remembering a lost loved one, you might wish to add an angel charm, a cross charm, or a sparkly white zirconia-decorated charm. We also offer robin charms, shooting star charms, bumblebee charms, birth flower charms, birthstone charms, and many more. The possibilities are endless!
Let the Engraving Begin
Once you’re happy with your photo jewellery design after uploading the photo and selecting your customisation options at checkout, it’s time for you to sit back and leave the rest to us! Our team of highly trained jewellers work with only the best engraving equipment to ensure an accurate replica of your photo onto your chosen design. Our machines use high-powered lasers to etch the image onto the jewellery. The lasers are incredibly precise allowing it to mimic even the most intricate of details onto the metal.
We’ll then adorn it with any additional engravings and charms and package it up in a beautiful box, ready to arrive at your doorstep. We aim to dispatch all our orders within 3 working days, so you won’t have to wait long to enjoy your bespoke piece.
Enjoy Your Photo Jewellery
All that’s left now is to enjoy your engraved photo jewellery. We hope that you’ll love and cherish your design as much as we loved creating it for you, and that it brings you happiness, peace and comfort every time you look down at the smiling faces and special memories engraved onto your piece.
We hope you’re feeling confident to go and create your own piece of photo jewellery now, but don’t worry if you’re still unsure of the process. Our helpful team is always on hand to help, so reach out to us if you have any questions. You can also view our entire photo jewellery collection here for some design inspiration!
