Journal
Notes from the studio on choosing a photo, laying out lettering, caring for a keepsake and getting the size right. Short reads, written from what customers ask us most.
Studio news: how our production schedule works this season
What we are making this month, how long a custom order takes, and how to plan around a date that cannot move.
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Choose a photo that works on a pendant
What makes a photo read clearly at pendant size: faces, backgrounds and the crop we will suggest.
3 min read
Studio news: what happens to your photo before production
A short look at the preview stage: what we check, what we send back, and what still needs your approval.
2 min read
Lettering that fits a pendant
Fonts, lengths and line breaks that stay readable when your words are only a few millimetres tall.
3 min read
Layering a photo pendant with what you already wear
Lengths, order and one small habit that keeps a keepsake pendant sitting right.
3 min read
How long a custom piece takes
Typical production time, what slows an order down, and how to plan around a date that cannot move.
3 min read
Everyday care for pieces you never take off
Perfume, water and gym sessions do more damage than daily wear. Here is the routine that keeps finishes bright.
3 min read
What a gift is really saying
Why a photo or a few words lands harder than another object, and how to choose what to put on it.
2 min read
Inside the studio: why we work in small batches
A short walk through how a piece moves from sketch to final polish, and what small batches change about the result.
5 min read
How a custom order works, step by step
From the first message to the finished piece: what we confirm, what you approve, and when production starts.
4 min read
Choosing a piece for someone else
Sizing, style and the small details that make a jewelry gift land well, without guessing too much.
3 min read
Choosing a chain length and pendant size
Where a pendant should sit, and how to picture the size before it arrives.
3 min read