Custom Pet Jewelry Guide: Choosing a Pin, Ring or Necklace
Decide where you want to wear your pet and how much you want it noticed, and the right piece usually becomes clear.
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The three styles side by side
Each style is clay, sculpted and painted by hand from your photo. Here is how they differ.
| Pin | Ring | Necklace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it goes | Collar, jacket or bag | On your finger | Around your neck |
| Sizes | 1.5, 2 or 3 cm | Adjustable open band | 2 or 3 cm pendant |
| Options | Butterfly clutch back | Silver or gold tone | No chain, fabric cord or waxed cord |
| Look at | Portrait pin | Portrait ring | Necklace |
How the sizes compare
These circles show the sizes relative to each other, and are not printed to scale. The mini pin is the smallest choice. The large pin and large pendant leave the most room for markings.
about 1.5 cm
about 2 cm
about 3 cm
Sizes are approximate. Pins come in all three sizes, and pendants come in small and large.
Portrait pins for collars and bags
A portrait pin goes where rings and necklaces cannot, such as a denim jacket, a shirt collar or a tote. It has a butterfly clutch back. It also lists the widest set of animals in our jewelry, including guinea pigs, chinchillas and ducks.
Rings without knowing the size
Our portrait ring has an adjustable open band, which helps when you are buying a gift and do not know the size. The band is listed as 925 silver and comes in silver or gold tone.
The slim bunny ring
The slim pet ring is a lighter, more delicate choice with a bunny as its standard design. The adjustable 925 silver band comes in gold or white gold tone. For another animal, contact us before ordering.
Necklaces, cords and lengths
Our portrait necklace comes as a small pendant at about 2 cm or a large one at about 3 cm. If you already have a favorite chain, take the pendant alone. Otherwise, choose a fabric cord or a black waxed cord.
Bookmark pins as a lighter choice
If jewelry is not their style, a bookmark pin uses a gold-tone metal clip that works on a page or as a pin. Choose a portrait with single-color or multi-color fur, or short custom lettering, where one to five characters look best.
Animals available on each piece
If yours is not listed, choose the "other animal" option or contact us before ordering so we can confirm the price.
| Piece | Animals listed |
|---|---|
| Portrait pin | Dog, cat, bunny, bird, guinea pig, chinchilla, duck |
| Portrait ring | Dog, cat, bunny, bird, guinea pig, chinchilla |
| Slim bunny ring | Bunny |
| Necklace | Dog, cat, bunny, bird, mouse, lizard |
Getting the likeness right at a small size
A small piece has little room, so the photo matters. These tips make the most of it.
- Use a clear, in-focus photo in good light.
- Choose a face-on shot, so we can see the eyes and markings.
- Add an extra photo for special markings.
- Consider a larger size if your pet has detailed markings.
Our photo guide has more detail.
Choose your style
Pick the piece that suits where you will wear it, and add your photo when you order. If you are choosing between two, we are happy to help.
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