Header image: an illustration from our existing product gallery. Use the measurements below to compare sizes; the image is not shown at actual size.
A favourite photo can look very different on a phone screen and inside a small pendant. The right necklace size depends on how much space you want the picture to have, the photograph itself and the style of the person who will wear it. This guide compares the current Little Keepsake options so you can make that choice before ordering.
What does the millimetre measurement describe?
Our necklace product pages list the photo bezel size in millimetres. It is not the chain length or a promise that every part of the photograph will appear unchanged. A round setting needs a circular crop, so check the space around the face as well as the pendant size. All the necklace designs below have 50 cm chains; the available chain styles vary by design.
12mm or 14mm: a subtle photo necklace
The stainless-steel photo necklace has 12, 14 and 20 mm options. A 12 or 14 mm setting may appeal if you prefer a small pendant. Choose a clear portrait with an uncluttered background and one recognisable face. A wide landscape or a crowded group picture can lose important detail when reduced.
20mm: more room for a favourite face
The 20 mm stainless-steel option gives the image more space than the 12 or 14 mm bezels. That does not make a blurred photograph sharp, but it may suit someone who wants the picture to be a more visible part of the necklace. Choose silver or gold-tone and a cable or snake chain on the product page.
25mm: the larger stainless-steel pendant
The 25 mm pet and people photo pendant is the larger option in this comparison. It comes in silver or gold-tone with a 50 cm chain. Consider it if the recipient likes a bolder pendant or you want more room for a carefully chosen family-and-pet picture. Even with a larger setting, check that every face fits comfortably inside a circle.
What if I prefer sterling silver?
The sterling silver photo necklace offers 15 and 20 mm options, with sterling silver or 14K gold-plated sterling silver finishes. Material and colour are separate choices: silver-tone stainless steel is not sterling silver, and gold-tone is not solid gold. Check the product specification as well as the photograph.
Try a paper size check
- Use a ruler to draw circles at the sizes you are considering. Compare them at their actual size rather than enlarging them on your screen.
- Look at your original photo and imagine a circular crop. Keep ears, noses and faces away from the outer edge.
- Compare the circles with a pendant the recipient already likes. Decide whether a subtle or more visible piece would suit them.
- Check the selected size, finish and chain before uploading your photo and adding to your basket.
This is a size-planning exercise, not a live preview of the finished jewellery. Read our guide to choosing a suitable photo, or contact Little Keepsake before ordering if you are unsure about your image.
Browse all personalised pet photo necklaces and pendants. If you would rather keep several separate pictures together, compare our photo charm bracelets.