From Photo to Pendant (2025): How We Craft Custom Pet Necklaces at MemoriaStella

Love doesn’t disappear — it changes shape. At MemoriaStella, we turn your favorite moment into a custom pet necklace you can wear every day — a quiet way to keep memory close.


📚 Table of Contents


🤝 Your Service Journey: From Choice to Delivery

  1. Select style & specs — Choose your pendant type (e.g., pet silhouette necklace / photo disc / double-name heart / script name), chain length, and color.
  2. Upload photo & add text — Send a clear photo; add name, dates or a short phrase for our custom pet engraving.
  3. Design proof — We create a preview (outline/line-art or disc layout) and send the proof for your confirmation.
  4. Production — We cut/engrave, polish, and finish your pendant.
  5. QC & shipping — Alignment/clarity check → careful packaging → worldwide shipping.

 

Vector line art from pet photo for pet silhouette necklace

 

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🛠️ How We Craft the Pendant

1) Photo Refinement

We brighten the image, reduce noise, and sharpen edges so ears, whiskers and posture read clearly. For multi-pet photos, we can crop to the companion you want. This step is crucial for both pet silhouette necklace and photo disc necklace results.

2) Vector & Layout

  • Silhouette/Portrait styles: Convert your photo to clean line art; keep iconic features (ears, tail, head tilt).
  • Photo disc style: Center the face; front = portrait, back = engraving (name/dates/short phrase).

3) Cutting / Engraving

We precision-cut the silhouette outline or laser-engrave the disc and the back text. This is where custom pet engraving becomes truly personal.

4) Polishing & Finish

Edges are rounded for comfort; surface gets a calm polish so it feels smooth against the skin and won’t snag fabric.

5) Quality Check

  • Readability: Name/letters balanced and legible at 1 m.
  • Contour: Lines clean; no burrs or rough edges.
  • Finish: Color consistent; no scratches.
Before and after — photo to pendant effect of a custom pet necklace

🔤 Fonts & Engraving Styles

Choose script (soft & sentimental) or sans-serif (clean & modern). Short phrases like “Forever Loved” or a date pair beautifully with names. Engraving is included for our personalized pet memorial jewelry.


⛓️ Chain & Finish Guide

  • Chains: O-chain (classic round links) or Flat chain (sleek & modern). Both are comfortable for daily wear.
  • Lengths: 40–45 cm = near collarbone (everyday); 50–55 cm = relaxed drop (great for layering).
  • Colors: Gold or Silver — match your wardrobe and skin tone.

 

Gold and silver options for custom pet necklaces

🧼 Care & After-Service

  • Clean: Wipe with a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals.
  • Store: Keep separately to prevent scratches; avoid heavy moisture/perfume.
  • Support: Need a tweak to text or have a photo question? Just reply to your order email — we’re here to help.

❓ FAQs (2025 Update)

Q: Which style should I choose?
A: If you want instant recognition, pick the pet silhouette necklace. For visible features (eyes/whiskers), go with the photo disc necklace. For gifting two names, try the double-name heart; for minimal daily wear, the script-name pendant.

Q: Can I use an old or low-light photo?
A: Yes. Send the one that feels like them. We’ll enhance it and share a proof before engraving.

Q: Is engraving included?
A: Yes — names and short phrases are included with our custom pet engraving.

Q: How long does it take?
A: Production is typically 3–5 business days; shipping is usually 5–14 days worldwide (U.S./EU often ~1 week).


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