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Jewellery retouching

At close range a camera finds every speck of dust, every fibre on the card and the colour of whatever the piece was shot on. We clean the piece, correct the metal and the stones, take out the bust or the stand, and set it on white, black or a gradient.

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£1.99 retouch
£3.99 composite
99p cut out

After: Necklace and earrings. The display bust taken out, so the set sits on black on its own. — **Necklace and earrings.** The display bust taken out, so the set sits on black on its own.

Before: Necklace and earrings, as photographed — **Necklace and earrings.** The display bust taken out, so the set sits on black on its own.

Before and after

Drag the divider on any picture. Each is a real client photograph as it was taken, and the file the client received.

After: Three-stone ring. The grey of the backdrop taken out, the stones and the white gold cleaned, on white. — **Three-stone ring.** The grey of the backdrop taken out, the stones and the white gold cleaned, on white.

Before: Three-stone ring, as photographed — **Three-stone ring.** The grey of the backdrop taken out, the stones and the white gold cleaned, on white.

After: Eagle pendant necklace. Dust and fibres on the card and the chain cleaned off, the stones brightened, on white. — **Eagle pendant necklace.** Dust and fibres on the card and the chain cleaned off, the stones brightened, on white.

Before: Eagle pendant necklace, as photographed — **Eagle pendant necklace.** Dust and fibres on the card and the chain cleaned off, the stones brightened, on white.

After: Gold charm necklace. The dark edges of the lens and the shadowed card taken out, the chain and charms cleaned, on white. — **Gold charm necklace.** The dark edges of the lens and the shadowed card taken out, the chain and charms cleaned, on white.

Before: Gold charm necklace, as photographed — **Gold charm necklace.** The dark edges of the lens and the shadowed card taken out, the chain and charms cleaned, on white.

After: Ruby and diamond bracelet. Shot on lilac card; the cast taken out, the rubies and the diamonds cleaned, on white with a reflection. — **Ruby and diamond bracelet.** Shot on lilac card; the cast taken out, the rubies and the diamonds cleaned, on white with a reflection.

Before: Ruby and diamond bracelet, as photographed — **Ruby and diamond bracelet.** Shot on lilac card; the cast taken out, the rubies and the diamonds cleaned, on white with a reflection.

After: Rose-gold ring pair. Shot on white card; set on a dark gradient, the stones and the rose gold brightened. — **Rose-gold ring pair.** Shot on white card; set on a dark gradient, the stones and the rose gold brightened.

Before: Rose-gold ring pair, as photographed — **Rose-gold ring pair.** Shot on white card; set on a dark gradient, the stones and the rose gold brightened.

Real client images, shown with permission, from the archive of Product Packshot, the Essex product photography studio of Picarm co-owner David Forcina.

One earring, then the pair

Photograph one earring well and we build the matching pair from it, each with its own reflection, so the pair looks like one photograph of two pieces.

One stud, as shot: Emerald and ruby studs — One stud, as shot

Delivered: Emerald and ruby studs. One stud photographed close up on grey; the pair made from it, on white with a reflection under each. — One stud, as shot

One earring, as shot: Sapphire drop earrings — One earring, as shot

Delivered: Sapphire drop earrings. One earring shot hanging on white card, marks and all; the pair built from it on a dark gradient. — One earring, as shot

What we do

Dust, fibres and marks

Cleaned off the piece and the background, without softening the engraving, the pavé or the edges of the stones.

Metal and stones

Colour casts from grey or blue card taken out, gold, silver and rose gold kept true to the piece, the stones brightened.

Busts, stands and putty

Taken out, so a necklace or a set sits on its own on white or black.

Every finish from one shoot

The same piece shown in another metal or stone colour, at 99p each, rather than shooting it again.

Prices

Per photograph, from 99p. Sizes, shadow and file types are included.

Service What it includes Price

Retouch Dust, marks and scratches cleaned, reflections controlled, colour corrected. Includes the cut out. £1.99

Composite Dials, straps, parts and manipulation: a piece built from more than one frame, a part swapped, a mannequin removed. Includes the retouch and the cut out. £3.99

Cut out Background removed, with shadow, alignment and sizes included. PNG or layered PSD. 99p

Extra colour or metal The same piece shown again in another colour or metal. 99p each

Relaunch prices, reviewed 31 January. No minimum quantity; orders under £2.99 are charged £2.99. Any tax is shown at checkout.

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Questions

What background should I shoot on?

Plain white card in soft light is easiest. Grey or coloured card is fine too: taking out the cast is part of the retouch.

Can you make a pair from one earring?

Yes, as a composite at £3.99. Shoot the better of the two, square on, and we build the pair from it.

Can I have the same piece in another metal?

Yes. Each extra metal or stone colour is 99p, on top of the edit.

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