Invented in 1860 by René Dagron, the Stanhope is a short cylinder of optical glass, shaped into a dome at one end. A transparent miniature photo is attached to the flat end of the lens. When you look into the domed end, the photo is magically enlarged.
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Beautifully discreet
While the pendant is being worn, the photo is discreetly hidden from view:
Look inside
When held up to the light and close to one eye, the Stanhope’s unique shape enlarges and illuminates the hidden photo:
ABOUT STANHOPES
More than meets the eye
Every piece of Remember jewellery holds a special lens called a Stanhope. Hidden behind its domed glass is your chosen photo, ready to be viewed whenever you wish.
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More than meets the eye
Every piece of Remember jewellery holds a special lens called a Stanhope. Hidden behind its domed glass is your chosen photo, ready to be viewed whenever you wish.
Invented in 1860 by René Dagron, the Stanhope is a short cylinder of optical glass, shaped into a dome at one end. A transparent miniature photo is attached to the flat end of the lens. When you look into the domed end, the photo is magically enlarged.
Beautifully discreet
Beautifully discreet
Every piece of Remember jewellery holds a special lens called a Stanhope. Hidden behind its domed glass is your chosen photo, ready to be viewed whenever you wish.
Hold the jewellery up to the light and your photo appears. Otherwise, the photo is hidden.
You can also see the hidden photo by using your device’s camera or projecting it with a light.
How to order
1
Choose your jewellery, upload your photo and place an order
2
We start handcrafting your jewellery in our Cambridge workshop
3
After 1 - 2 weeks, we'll send you a video of your photo in the jewellery.
We're sure you'll love the photo. But don't worry: if at this point you want to change photos, you can - for no extra charge
4
Your jewellery is delivered 2.5 - 3 weeks after you order
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