Photo
A portrait they will carry forever
A clear photograph is transformed into a tonal brass engraving with the character of an old etching.
The Engravers Shop
Made Personal. Made Meaningful.
Turn a Memory IntoSomething They'll KeepForever.
Turn a favorite photo, message, handwriting, or date into something made to be remembered.
Create Your Personalized Gift
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✓ Personalized with your story✓ Photo & handwriting engraving✓ Made for meaningful occasions✓ Premium gift options
5,000+ sold successfully on Etsy & Amazon✦
Optional leather case & gift box✦
Clear returns policy✦
Precision fiber-laser engraving✦
Free worldwide shipping✦
Personal photo & message engraving✦
A gift they keep forever✦
Working sundial & compass✦
5,000+ sold successfully on Etsy & Amazon✦
Optional leather case & gift box✦
Clear returns policy✦
Precision fiber-laser engraving✦
Free worldwide shipping✦
Personal photo & message engraving✦
A gift they keep forever✦
Working sundial & compass✦
Your Memory. Engraved Forever.
Turn a photograph into a keepsake they can hold.
Upload a favorite photo, add a message or date, and we prepare it for precision engraving on a working solid brass sundial compass.
See How Personalization Works
Make It Truly Theirs
Choose what you want to remember.
Photo, words or handwriting — choose the detail that makes the gift unmistakably personal.
Message
A name, date or promise
Add the words that matter — from a simple name and date to a short personal message.
Handwriting
Your own handwriting
Send a photo or scan of a real signature, note or handwriting and we preserve the actual strokes.
How It Works
Four Steps to a Meaningful Gift
1
Upload
Upload a clear, well-lit photo of the person or moment you want to remember.
2
Personalize
Add your message, name, or date. Choose a preset or write your own words.
3
Choose
Select Compass Only, add a Leather Case, a Wooden Box, or the Complete Gift Set.
4
Order
Check out securely. We prepare and engrave your personalized compass.
Why This Gift Is Different
Not Just a Gift. A Keepsake.
An Ordinary Gift
- Mass produced
- Forgotten quickly
- No personal connection
- Generic and replaceable
The Difference
A Personalized Compass
- Made for one person
- Functional and meaningful
- A photo that tells a story
- Designed to become a keepsake
- Timeless antique brass
- Created, not just purchased
Want to know more? Read about our brass compass and engraving process.
Customer Reviews
Shared Moments
5.0 · 6 reviews
Tracy
Very nice quality and craftsmanship
Great gift. Arrived on time. Very nice quality and craftsmanship.
Occasion: custom
Katherine
Great graduation gift
Great gift for my son for high school graduation! Beautiful!
Occasion: graduationFor: son
Ann
Wonderful gift for my grandson
Very nice compass. It will make a wonderful gift for my grandson's birthday.
Occasion: birthdayFor: grandson
Catherine
Exactly as described
Exactly as described, lovely item, very efficient service.
Occasion: custom
Raine
45th anniversary present
Such a beautiful product, it's an anniversary present for 45 years, very happy with it.
Occasion: anniversaryFor: spouse
April
He loves it
Came out great and he loves it.
Occasion: custom
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Engraved Compasses
Give Them Something They'll Keep.
Personalize a timeless compass with the photo, words, and memories that matter.