Making Sure Your Memories Won’t Fade
Throughout centuries it has been a custom to cut out photos or sketches of loved ones and place them inside pendants. Necklaces whose pendants carry photos of lovers have grown to be a form of such a very romantic gesture, and they were even included in various classic stories and movies of eternal love and and undying affection. At present however, placing photos inside pendants is no longer the trend; thanks to today’s technologies, you can now have your pictures embedded right on your pendants, without the risk of them fading away. Photo jewelry, as it is called, is a new craft that provides a great alternative to picture cutouts and old-fashioned secret pendants. Through this method you can place photos of you and your loved one inside your pendant by means of embedding, engraving or embossing techniques, and they are guaranteed not to fade easier than that of regular photographs.
The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness. ~Kahlil Gibran
There are many benefits of choosing photo jewelry over traditional pendants, and among them include:
- Different methods of photo design. You can choose from many different techniques as to how you want to have your photos placed inside your pendants or charms. The most popular ways include embedding, where the photo is like drawn exactly on the surface; engraving, where your image is engraved; and embossing, where the surface is raised based on the figure being drawn. Because of these techniques, the photo jewelry is guaranteed to last for a longer period of time.
- Faster, more efficient processing. Since photo jewelry craftsmen use better technologies these days, you can receive your custom made jewelry in a matter of hours. You can even wait at the shop until your order is finished and start wearing it right away.
- More add-ons. Aside from having photos themselves, you can also ask for additional quotes or tag-lines to be engraved on the jewelry. These may take form in bible verses, quotations and messages which come straight from your heart. You may also want to add name pendants as well for a more personalized appeal.
These are only some of the many benefits of having photo jewelry. You are allowed to be creative and romantic at the same time, without the risk of being hopeless and plain. Through photo necklaces, charm bracelets and other pieces, you will be able to send a piece of yourself to your loved ones, and have them keep that piece of you for eternity.
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Etsy - Handmade, vintage art.
Fabsugar - 2011 Spring Milan Fashion Week: Prada's Neon Accessories.
Photo Jewelry - Celebrity coveted handmade photo jewelry.
Lsureveille - Italian Vogue-featured artist jewelry show.
