Merk: His Personality Shone Through!
Every custom piece I make starts with a mix of excitement and nerves, it’s both satisfying and terrifying in equal measure!
When someone asks me to create jewellery that looks like their beloved pet, they’re really putting their trust in me. I always ask customers to pay upfront, and I don’t even provide a sketch for them to see first. (If you’ve read any of my blogs before, you’ll know why… let’s just say my drawing skills are not the reason people come to me!)
It’s a bit of a leap of faith for both of us, they trust that I’ll capture their pet perfectly, and I trust that they’ll love the result when they finally open that little box. No matter how many commissions I do, that moment of waiting to hear back from someone never gets less nerve-wracking.
When Jackie asked me to make a necklace of her dog Merk, his ears were the first thing I noticed! Then his striking presence!
From the photos she sent, I could see straight away that Merk had bags of character. There was something about his face, that mix of charm and mischief, that I knew I had to capture in silver.
So, I got to work cutting, shaping, and engraving, making sure that his little quirks shone through. I could almost imagine him sitting there, keeping an eye on me while I worked, making sure I got his good side!
When the piece was finished and carefully packaged up, I posted it off and began that familiar waiting game…
Then, the next morning, Jackie’s email arrived and it absolutely made my day:
“My necklace has just been delivered. I wanted to write and thank you as you’ve captured him perfectly.
It’s undeniably Merk, not just in looks but his personality and attitude also shine through. I can’t wait to wear it!”
I can’t tell you how much I smiled reading that. There’s something so special about knowing that a customer feels their pet’s spirit captured in a piece of jewellery, it’s the best kind of feedback I could ever hope for.
So yes, it might be a little nerve-wracking sending something off without knowing what the reaction will be, but when those emails come in, all the worry melts away. Because in the end, it’s not just silver or gold, it’s a tiny piece of someone’s heart, and I feel truly privileged to make it.
If you’d like to find out how I create jewellery that looks just like your own pets, you can read more here: Custom Pet Jewellery.
Who knows? Your pet might just be the next one I’m smiling at on my workbench.
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