Your companion, painted by hand in vitreous enamel. A miniature portrait made from a photograph that matters to you.
Explore the portraits ↗From your photograph to a portrait →
Pendants, signet rings and
individual gold commissions.
01 / AT YOUR HEARTA familiar face, a flower, a tiny detail that means everything. Your story in a pendant.
hand-painted enamel on 950 silver, in polished silver or 18K gold vermeil. Painted-face options run from 12 × 14 mm to 22 × 26 mm; one or two subjects depend on the size and composition.
DDIYA’s final sizes, chain options and price will be specified in your quote.
02 / ON YOUR HANDThe expression you know anywhere. A small portrait with a wonderfully personal presence.
950 silver signet rings, with painted faces from 9 × 11 mm to 16 × 18 mm. A single subject gives a small portrait room to be expressive. Polished silver and gold vermeil are distinct finishes.
Ring size, finish and DDIYA pricing will be confirmed individually.
03 / FOR THE YEARS AHEADA bespoke direction in solid 18K gold. Designed around the portrait and the meaning it holds.
Explore solid 18K gold commissions. Size, gold weight, portrait complexity and any stones affect the quotation. Solid gold is different from a gold finish over silver.
DDIYA’s design fee, payment schedule and final quotation are still to be set.
Discover the portrait possibilities
for your own personal piece.
The portrait begins with finely ground coloured glass. Working under magnification, a painter builds the image a layer at a time, with repeated firings in a kiln at around 800°C.
It is a painted interpretation of your photograph: the shape of a face, its markings, the eyes and the expression. The small variations are part of the handwork.
We shape the idea with you, so the details that matter have a place in the portrait.
Share a clear photograph, their name and what makes them special.
Discuss the piece, composition and materials. Review a written quotation and the agreed timeline.
Review the portrait direction before the painting and production begin.
Review photographs of the finished piece before it is prepared for delivery.
Choose a piece and share the little things you love. A photograph taken in natural light, with the face and markings clearly visible, is a lovely place to start.
Choose 1–3 original JPEG, PNG or WebP photographs, up to 10 MB each. Include the eyes and face, with another view if needed. If a treasured photograph is old or unclear, keep it for a conversation with the studio.
The portraits shown are painted by hand in vitreous enamel, then fired in a kiln. The image is a miniature painting interpreted from the photograph, rather than a printed photographic reproduction.
950 silver contains 95% silver. Gold vermeil is a gold layer over a silver base; the finish shown uses 18K gold at 3 microns. Solid 18K gold is a separate material, without a plated surface. Your quote should name the chosen material and finish.
Handle gently and store separately. Avoid hard impacts, sudden temperature changes, swimming, perfume and harsh cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth on the enamel; do not use an ultrasonic cleaner. Silver and plated finishes need different care.
DDIYA is preparing its first collection. Availability, final prices, production time, delivery and aftercare will be confirmed before orders open. Each commission will have its specifications and terms agreed before payment.
The proposed DDIYA journey includes a design review before production and a final photographic review before delivery, with the details agreed for your piece.