Our Process and Unique Technology

From a Memory to a Masterpiece: Our Collaborative Journey

Creating your personalized keepsake is a heartfelt journey we take together. From your cherished photo to the finished heirloom, each step is handled with care, intention, and artistry.

 

Please allow approximately 8 weeks for this entire creative process.

Step 1: Share Your Inspiration It all begins with your story. After selecting your piece on our site, simply upload or email us the precious photo or print you wish to immortalize. This is the spark of inspiration that guides our hands.

Step 2: Perfecting the Design Our artists transform your photo into a beautiful design draft. Within approximately 2 weeks, we will send you a digital proof to review. This is our collaborative step, ensuring every detail is perfect before the physical creation begins. We only proceed once you are completely in love with the design.

Step 3: Handcrafting Your Heirloom Once you approve the design, our artisans bring your vision to life. Using our signature blend of precision technology and timeless hand-craftsmanship, we meticulously create your piece. This thoughtful production process takes approximately 6 weeks.

Step 4: A Special Delivery Your journey concludes as a new one begins. Your finished keepsake is beautifully packaged and sent on its way to you, with tracking to follow its path home. It arrives ready to be worn, cherished, and loved for a lifetime.

 

 

Where Technology Meets Heart 

At Rae Shields, we believe your story is unique, and your jewelry should be too. That's why we've created a signature process that goes beyond simple personalization to craft true heirlooms.

It all begins with deep engraving, where modern precision lays a flawless foundation with tangible depth. This technology gives your piece breathtaking clarity and detail, whether it's a cherished portrait or the delicate lines of a loved one's handprint.

But the real magic happens next. A skilled artisan takes over, using classic, hand-held tools to add warmth and soul. It is in these deliberate strokes from a caring hand that your jewelry truly comes alive, transforming a precise design into a deeply personal work of art.

This unique fusion of technology and touch is what sets Rae Shields apart. The result is more than just jewelry; it's a tangible celebration of your story—a piece crafted by hand and heart, designed to be worn and cherished for a lifetime.