Custom Silver & Gold Weimaraner Memorial Necklace

Kelly got in touch because she wanted a custom necklace made of her beautiful Weimaraner. She sent me photographs of her dog so I could create a little silver portrait that would be instantly recognisable.

Weimaraners are such striking dogs. They're elegant, athletic and have that wonderfully distinctive colouring that makes the breed so recognisable. That gorgeous silvery-grey coat has a real warmth to it, and I knew I wanted to do something special with the finish to bring it to life.

There was one little detail Kelly was particularly clear about. In the photographs, her dog was wearing a scarf, but she didn't want that included in the necklace. She wanted the focus to be entirely on her dog, without any extra accessories.

That's absolutely fine by me. When I'm making a custom piece, it's important that we're creating the dog the owner knows and loves, rather than simply copying every detail in a photograph.

I made the necklace from sterling silver and then carefully applied gold to the surface in a way that brought out the beautiful colouring of the Weimaraner. The combination of silver and gold created a lovely depth and warmth, helping to recreate that unmistakable coat colour.

It's always interesting working with different breeds because each one brings its own challenges. With a Weimaraner, getting that lovely coat colour right is a big part of the job. Too much silver and the warmth disappears; too much gold and you lose that distinctive silvery appearance.

I wanted to find the right balance so that the finished necklace had the character and colouring of Kelly's own dog.

photo of a weimaraner dog i used to base my custom dog necklace on

silver and gold weimaraner dog necklace, custom dog necklace from photos

I love that a photograph can become something so much more personal. Instead of a generic Weimaraner pendant, Kelly now has a necklace made specifically from photographs of her own dog, with the details she wanted included and the ones she didn't left out.

And that's really what custom jewellery is all about.

Every dog is different, every commission is different, and I love the challenge of working out how to translate those individual features into silver and gold.

A very handsome Weimaraner, captured in sterling silver with a little golden warmth.

If you would like to have your own dog recreated in silver, even from older photographs, I would love to see them. You can read more about my process here: Custom Pet Jewellery.

Who knows? Your precious friend might just be the next one I’m smiling about at my workbench.

Easy Design Process

Take the first step toward an one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery you and your pets deserve. With my simple, personal design process, I'll create a treasure that lasts a lifetime, and beyond.

Share Your Photos & Ideas

Send me a selection of pet photos (the more angles the better!) and I’ll reply within 48 hours with a no-obligation custom proposal and price. We’ll chat through every detail until you’re completely happy.

Approve & Relax

Once you’re ready, you’ll receive a 30-day invoice with secure and flexible payment options. As soon as it’s paid, I begin crafting your bespoke piece using only the finest 100% recycled silver and gold.

Receive & Cherish

Your finished jewellery arrives worldwide by insured delivery, beautifully packaged and ready to gift. And with my Happy Customer Guarantee, I’ll ensure it’s perfect — even making changes if needed.