Turn a photo into a solid, hand-held keepsake. The 3D Crystal Photo Block is an optical-glass photo keepsake with your picture laser-engraved in three dimensions inside K9 crystal. You may also see this described as a glass photo block, a 3D glass photo, or a picture inside glass. It is engraved in depth rather than printed on a flat surface. Choose a classic rectangular block for a timeless desk piece, or a heart shape for a romantic anniversary or Valentine's gift. Pair either with an optional LED stand (a square base, or a circular base that rotates) and the engraving glows softly from within.
Perfect For
- Anniversaries, engagements, and Valentine's Day (the heart shape suits a romantic portrait; see our Valentine's 3D crystal photo gift guide)
- Birthdays and milestones for a partner, parent, or friend (see our birthday 3D crystal photo gift guide)
- Wedding and engagement keepsakes with the couple or ceremony photo
- Memorial and remembrance pieces preserving a face in crystal
- Retirement, corporate farewell, and milestone achievement gifts
- Graduation keepsakes with the class or family photo
- Family portraits for parents, grandparents, and shared family display
- New-baby and grandparent gifts with the first family photo
Product Features
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True 3D Laser Engraving: A 3D model is generated from your picture, and a laser focused inside the block forms fine points that build the image. Nothing is printed on the surface. The polished outside of the block carries no image layer at all.
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Two Shapes: Pick a rectangular block for a classic keepsake or a heart for a romantic gift. Same K9 crystal, same 3D engraving, two very different moods.
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Premium K9 Optical Crystal: High-clarity, lead-free optical crystal, a premium optical glass, with smooth, polished edges. Its clarity lets the engraving catch ambient light.
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Two Optional LED Stands: An illuminated base lights the crystal from below. Choose the LED Stand (square base) or the Rotating LED Stand (circular base, turns the crystal so the engraving catches light from every angle). Both run on batteries or USB power, light in several colors including white, warm white, blue, red and green, changeable on the stand itself, and fit any crystal shape and size.
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Optional Engraving Text: Add a name, date, or short dedication (up to 30 characters) engraved beside or below the 3D image in a crisp serif font.
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Gift-Ready Packaging: Every crystal ships in a dedicated 3D-crystal box, suitable for gifting and for storage.
Size Options
All dimensions listed as Width x Depth x Height.
Rectangular (4 sizes):
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Small (1.77 x 1.77 x 2.75 in, 1.102 lbs): Ideal for 1-2 figures. A palm-sized gift or nightstand keepsake.
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Medium (2.36 x 2.36 x 3.15 in, 2.249 lbs): Ideal for 1-3 figures. Desk or shelf presence without overwhelming a small space.
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Large (3.14 x 3.14 x 4.13 in, 3.153 lbs) - Best Choice: Ideal for 1-4 figures. A balanced option for detail, figure capacity, and price.
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XL (3.93 x 3.93 x 5.90 in, 5.071 lbs): Ideal for 1-5 figures. A mantel-scale statement piece for group portraits and family shots.
Heart (3 sizes):
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Small (3.14 x 1.57 x 2.75 in, 1.019 lbs): Ideal for 1-2 figures. Palm-sized, perfect for a nightstand or travel gift.
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Medium (4.01 x 2.32 x 3.50 in, 2.324 lbs): Ideal for 1-3 figures. Substantial desk or shelf presence.
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Large (4.80 x 2.51 x 4.21 in, 3.805 lbs) - Best Choice: Ideal for 1-4 figures. A full-impact romantic keepsake on any surface.
There is no heart XL. For a five-figure group photo, choose the rectangular XL.
Is Your Photo Ready?
Five quick checks before you upload:
- Each face is clearly visible at a glance
- Light on the subject is even, and front or window light is ideal
- The background is plain or softly blurred
- It is the original file, not a screenshot or a social media export
- The number of people matches the size you have chosen (see figure ranges above)
There is no fixed megapixel minimum. A well-lit original from a modern phone is normally plenty. Every uploaded photo is reviewed before production. If it needs work we may enhance it, or ask you for an alternative picture. If a photo holds more figures than the block can carry at full depth, it is engraved in 2D rather than 3D, which keeps the faces more readable at that size. Our guide to what photos work best for a 3D crystal covers this in detail.
How to Customize
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Send Your Photo: Upload your clearest original with visible faces, even lighting, and a clean background. Our guide on choosing the right photo covers resolution, lighting, and composition.
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Pick Shape and Size: Rectangular (4 sizes) for a classic keepsake, or Heart (3 sizes) for a romantic gift. Choose the size based on the number of figures in your photo.
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Choose Your Stand: Crystal Only (classic), the LED Stand with its square base, or the Rotating LED Stand with its circular base. Stand choice is independent of the crystal's shape and size.
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Optional Text: Add a name, date, or short dedication (up to 30 characters) to engrave alongside the 3D image. See how the engraved text fields work.
Learn More Before You Order
Why Giftenova
Each piece is manufactured and laser-engraved to order from your uploaded photo, with 100,000+ happy customers worldwide. Every crystal is inspected before it ships.
Because each block is engraved to order, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns. If it arrives damaged, the engraving does not match the photo you uploaded, or there is a quality issue, message us at support@giftenova.com within 7 days of delivery and we will remake or refund.
There is no proof or preview step for 3D crystals, but every photo is reviewed before production, and we will contact you if it needs work. See whether you get a proof before a photo gift is printed across our range.
A Photo You Can Hold. More than decor, the 3D Crystal Photo Block holds a single moment inside a solid object you can pick up and turn toward the light. A considered choice for anniversaries, memorials and weddings.
Note: Photo quality drives engraving quality, so send the highest-quality original you have. Printed colors are not applicable; 3D crystal engravings are clear-and-white laser points by design. Keep the block out of long direct sunlight (can cause localized heat). Wipe with a dry microfiber cloth, with no liquids or solvents on the polished crystal.