Our Process

Step One: Customize Your Piece of Jewelry

Little Pet Portraits offers the option of a pendant, pin, or cufflinks in 14K or 18K gold. 14K is available in green, rose, yellow, or white gold and 18K is available in green or yellow gold.

Cufflinks are personalized with your choice of the accent gemstones shown below. Choose from colorless diamond or colored sapphire, which we offer in pink, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

Pendants are personalized with choice of bail. A bail is the part of a necklace that attaches a pendant to a chain and can come in several styles:

• The Soft Round Bezel bail features a 3.8 mm (approximate size) gemstone, available in colorless diamond or sapphire in your choice of color.

• The Lacryma (a stylized teardrop) bail features a 1.3 mm gemstone, also available in colorless diamond or sapphire in your choice of color.

• The Star bail exclusively features a 1 mm colorless diamond.

Pendants are offered with a 1.6mm round cable chain of your preferred chain length: We offer 18 inches with a 2 inch extension to 20 inches, or 22 inches with a 2 inch extension to 24 inches. We are also able to make a custom length of your choosing.

Pendants are also available without a chain.

Step Two: Find Images of Your Pet for Your Piece of Jewelry

The best poses for your pet’s portrait are a three-quarter view (the natural angle between a direct head-on and a full profile) and the head-on view. If possible, choose a photograph taken at eye level with your pet rather than from above or below to capture their truest expression.

For the finest results, we recommend submitting up to three high-quality digital color photographs of your pet. Ideal images are at least 6 x 4 inches at a resolution of 150–300 dpi.

For additional information, see Image Submission Guidelines.

Step Three: Approve the Pencil Sketch

Once we receive your photos, we will schedule a 15-20 minute call with you to discuss which image you feel best represents your pet. During the call, we’ll ask you some clarifying questions about eye and fur color and unique personality traits. From there, Russell will create a pencil sketch that will serve as the foundation for the hand-painted miniature. In five to seven business days we will email the pencil sketch for feedback and approval and schedule another 15-20 minute call if needed.

Step Four: Approve the Painted Miniature

From the approved pencil sketch, Russell will paint your pet’s portrait. We will email that to you in five to ten business days for feedback and final approval.

Step Five: Setting and Completion

Once you’ve approved your pet’s portrait we will set your piece in the design you selected. Your final piece will be complete within eight to twelve business days. We will photograph your finished piece, package it, and send it to you.