Photo Choice Advice

When creating your unique engraved photo jewelry, it is important to choose the right photo. While we try to accommodate different photo qualities, it is good to know that higher quality photos generally produce better results.

We understand that sometimes you may have a low quality photo that has sentimental value, and we will do our best to work with it. However, please be aware that the engraving result may not be able to fully capture all the detail or clarity of such images.

Below you will find examples of both suitable and unsuitable photos to help you make an informed decision. Rest assured, we are here to guide you and create the most remarkable engraving for your precious piece of jewelry.

NOT RECOMMENDED ❌

Too dark

  • Loss of important detail
  • Lack of contrast

NOT RECOMMENDED ❌

Blurry and out of focus

  • Low details and unclear lines
  • Face is not visible

NOT RECOMMENDED ❌

Object too far

  • Object is not close enough
  • Difficult to see when engraving

NOT RECOMMENDED ❌

Too many people in too small a photo

  • Details will not be easy to see when engraving
  • Faces will be hard to recognize

NOT RECOMMENDED ❌

Photo of a photo

  • Loss of sharpness in detail and engraving
  • Low resolution

RECOMMENDED ✅

Good exposure and contrast

  • Clear display of details and colours
  • Well balanced light and shadow

RECOMMENDED ✅

Sharp and detailed

  • Clear and defined lines
  • Fine details are prominent

RECOMMENDED ✅

Simple background

  • Focus on the main subject of the photo
  • Black and white, but that's not a problem

RECOMMENDED ✅

High resolution

  • Sharp and detailed engraving work
  • Subject nice and centered

RECOMMENDED ✅

Good contrast

  • Topics not too far away
  • Good exposure and saturation