• Photographs are treasures. For some people, a photograph of a loved one may be the only material item that remains. Using photos to create personalized photo gifts is a way to memorialize or preserve memories captured in photos. Advances in engraving technology have made it possible to put photos on items like gold or marble that could previously only feature engraved text.
  
  

Engraved Jewelry

• Precise laser engraving technology has made it possible to have a photo engraved on a piece of jewelry. Instead of placing a photo in a locket, the locket can now have a permanent, high-quality rendering of your photograph. It's possible to engrave on multiple kinds of jewelry. The downside is that the images can be only one color, as they're engraved into the metal itself.
  
  

Plaques

• Similar technology used to transfer photos to jewelry can be used to transfer photos to plaques. Wood, glass, marble and even granite can have photos etched or engraved onto the surface. These are great for gifts associated with awards or memorials. These pieces can then be mounted to the wall or placed on a stand for display.
  
  

Photo Frames

• Photo frames are a classic engravable photo gift. They're traditionally engraved with text, such as the names of the people in the photos, the event and date or a phrase like "mother and daughter" or "best friends." You or the receiver can change the photo whenever she likes, making this one of the more versatile photo engraving gifts.
  
  

Photo Albums

• If you'd like to give multiple photos, a high-quality photo album can have an engraving plate attached to it for personalization. You can also purchase a photo album or scrapbook with a metal binding. Many personalization shops carry metal-plated photo albums. Have it engraved before you add your photos to avoid loss or damage.
  
  

Glass Etching

• It's possible to engrave or etch photos and personal messages into glass. This means you can add a photo of a couple to a wine glass, your family's name to a glass serving platter or a child's photo to a glass paper weight. Unlike traditional metal engraving, glass etching is a form of personalization you can choose to do at home with a glass etching craft kit.