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.

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.

Details

• 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

Common questions

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.