Pet Portrait Vintage Tag Necklace
Their portrait inside a hammered tag — drawn at this size so every whisker reads clean. Quiet enough for every day, specific enough to always recognize who it is.
- 316L Surgical SteelHypoallergenic
- Hand-drawnBy a real artist
- Gift-ready boxIncluded free
- 30-day guaranteeLove it or remake
Every piece starts as a drawing.
From your photo. To their portrait.
- Step 01
Upload
A clear photo of your pet — face in focus, decent natural light. Most phone photos work.
- Step 02
Hand draw
A trained portrait artist hand-draws your pet from your photo — every whisker, every marking.
- Step 03
Engraved
Every line of the portrait laser-engraved into 316L surgical steel — held in the metal itself.
- Step 04
Gift ready
Packed in a velvet box with a hand-tied ribbon — ready to give or keep.
- Step 05
Ship
Sealed, labeled, and on its way — with 30-day returns if anything's not right.
- Read the full process journal
Product details
About
The artist composes specifically for this small tag surface, not by shrinking a larger drawing. Face forward, line weight calibrated so every whisker and ear fold reads at a glance. The hammered frame is meant to be felt under your thumb: dents deliberate, two-tone finish so the portrait inside catches light. Small enough to live at the collarbone every day; specific enough that you'll always recognize who it is.
About
The artist composes specifically for this small tag surface, not by shrinking a larger drawing. Face forward, line weight calibrated so every whisker and ear fold reads at a glance. The hammered frame is meant to be felt under your thumb: dents deliberate, two-tone finish so the portrait inside catches light. Small enough to live at the collarbone every day; specific enough that you'll always recognize who it is.
Specs
- Material
- 316L surgical stainless steel (hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant)
- Finish
- Hammered two-tone — plated frame with brushed silver portrait face
- Pendant size
- 1.1 × 0.67 inch (28 × 17 mm) vintage tag shape
- Chain
- 17.7 + 2 inch (45 + 5 cm) adjustable cable chain with lobster clasp
- Engraving
- Fiber laser, permanent — front portrait + name; back dates or message optional
Specs
- Material
- 316L surgical stainless steel (hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant)
- Finish
- Hammered two-tone — plated frame with brushed silver portrait face
- Pendant size
- 1.1 × 0.67 inch (28 × 17 mm) vintage tag shape
- Chain
- 17.7 + 2 inch (45 + 5 cm) adjustable cable chain with lobster clasp
- Engraving
- Fiber laser, permanent — front portrait + name; back dates or message optional
FAQ
Will the portrait look clear on a pendant this small?
Yes — at this size, every line counts. The artist draws by hand at full scale first, then adjusts line weight for engraving so whiskers and ear folds resolve cleanly. The fiber laser is precise enough to hold detail at this dimension.
What photo works best for the oval portrait window?
The oval portrait window is taller than wide. Vertical face composition works best: forehead at top, snout at bottom, eyes filling the middle. Clear focus, soft natural light. If your reference isn't usable, we'll ask for another before drawing.
Will the hammered frame and engraving hold up through daily wear?
Yes — the hammered surface is hand-finished into the steel itself, not a coating. 316L is tarnish-resistant; the plating on the frame holds color through years of contact. The portrait is cut into the steel structurally, so it resists fading and scratching.
How is this different from your Pet Dog Tag Pendant?
Both are portrait-on-pendant — the silhouette and presence differ. The Dog Tag is a larger rectangle, modern military, sits lower on the chest. This vintage tag is a small rectangle with a hammered ornate frame around an oval portrait, sits at the collarbone. Rugged dog tag vs editorial vintage.
FAQ
Will the portrait look clear on a pendant this small?
Yes — at this size, every line counts. The artist draws by hand at full scale first, then adjusts line weight for engraving so whiskers and ear folds resolve cleanly. The fiber laser is precise enough to hold detail at this dimension.
What photo works best for the oval portrait window?
The oval portrait window is taller than wide. Vertical face composition works best: forehead at top, snout at bottom, eyes filling the middle. Clear focus, soft natural light. If your reference isn't usable, we'll ask for another before drawing.
Will the hammered frame and engraving hold up through daily wear?
Yes — the hammered surface is hand-finished into the steel itself, not a coating. 316L is tarnish-resistant; the plating on the frame holds color through years of contact. The portrait is cut into the steel structurally, so it resists fading and scratching.
How is this different from your Pet Dog Tag Pendant?
Both are portrait-on-pendant — the silhouette and presence differ. The Dog Tag is a larger rectangle, modern military, sits lower on the chest. This vintage tag is a small rectangle with a hammered ornate frame around an oval portrait, sits at the collarbone. Rugged dog tag vs editorial vintage.
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