Traditional jewelry lockets rely on miniature paper cutouts slid behind plastic frames. These inserts inevitably warp, discolor, or deteriorate after moisture exposure. PicturesOnGold uses a proprietary laser engraving process that fuses colored pigments directly into the polished surface of precious metals. The company applies a specialized protective coating over the transferred image, marketing the finished products as completely waterproof photo jewelry that can withstand showers, swimming, and daily friction without fading.
High-resolution optics handle both monochrome etching and full-color photo pendants. During the file upload process, software algorithms enhance contrast and crop backgrounds based on customer instructions. The resulting piece features deep contrast on metals like sterling silver and solid yellow gold. Because the image embeds within the surface matrix rather than sitting on a sticker, the surface resists household abrasives and normal handling.
