PERSONALIZED PHOTO FRAME

40th (Ruby) Anniversary Gifts

Forty years is the ruby wedding anniversary. Their photo in a deep red wood frame, with their names and the years printed on the mat beneath it in ruby-red ink. Printed, cut and framed to order.

From $84.00

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Printed in archival ink · Seven lettering styles · Made to order

Prefer the words printed on the photo itself? Caption Photo from $30.00 →

Red wood frame with a couple's names printed in ruby-red ink on the mat

17mm x 17mm

Dark Red Wood (Open Grain) / 8" x 10"

$35.00

  • Handmade to order in our workshop
  • Real solid-wood moulding & archival materials

Finishes

17mm x 17mm Dark Red · Open grain 20mm x 25mm Dark Red 20mm x 25mm Red

Size

  • No import fees

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Good to know

  • Orders placed by noon Pacific time, Monday to Friday, start that day.
  • Express is available on every size and product. Made-to-measure frames, mats, prints and custom framing take one extra working day.
  • Express isn't available to Puerto Rico or US military (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses; these ship free by standard delivery.
  • Remote areas may take longer or be charged at a higher rate.
About this frame

A slim, square 17mm profile — understated and endlessly versatile, in a deep, dark red with its natural open grain showing through. It suits rich, dramatic prints and warm traditional interiors. Cut to your exact size in our UK workshop and shipped ready to hang.

Specification
Moulding
Real solid-wood moulding, cut and finished in our workshop.
Face width
17mm
Depth
17mm
Glazing
Clear cast acrylic, shatter-resistant
Backing
Archival foamboard, sealed edges
Hanging
Fittings attached; wire and screws on larger frames
Print, if added
Archival paper, pigment inks
Made for you

Made to your size. Every frame is cut, joined and glazed to order, which is why we can't accept returns on made-to-measure frames. Please check your size before ordering.

Arrives perfect, or we remake it. Every frame travels in specialised picture frame packaging. If anything reaches you less than perfect, send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll remake it free.

Caring for it. Peel any protective film from the glazing, then clean with a soft, dry cloth. Don't use glass cleaner.

Crop your image

The personalization

Your names, printed on the mat

The names and date are printed straight onto the mat in archival pigment ink, in the border below your photo. Choose a layout, a lettering style and an ink colour, and we print and frame it to order.

Close-up of the initials P & M and "Forty years 1986 – 2026" printed in ruby-red ink on the mat
PlainNames over the date, centred in the border. Quiet and timeless.
MonogramYour initials, large, with the date small beneath a fine rule.
French lineA fine double line around your photo, in the same ink as the names. Available on larger sizes.
  • Seven lettering styles Classic serifs, copperplate script, handwriting, art deco and more.
  • Seven ink colours Black, charcoal, warm grey, navy, ruby, gold-tone, and white on a black mat.
  • Printed, not stuck on Archival pigment ink, printed straight onto the mat, so there's nothing to peel or lift.
  • Made to order Printed, cut and framed for you, and dispatched in 2–5 working days.

Made for the moments worth keeping: weddings and anniversaries, engagements, a new baby, graduations, and a photo of someone you love.

Two ways to add your words

The same idea, two finishes: printed on the photo, or printed on the mat around it.

Caption Photo: framed photo with words printed beneath it

Caption Photo

Your words are printed under the photo, as part of the print. Order the print on its own or framed.

Best for everyday gifts and any photo.

From $30.00 print only · $60.00 framed

See Caption Photo →
Mount With Text: names and date printed on the mount of a framed photo
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Mat With Text

Names and date printed in archival ink on the mat around your photo, then framed in our workshop.

Best for weddings, anniversaries and keepsakes.

From $84.00 framed

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FAQ

Common questions,
honest answers.

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Why ruby for a 40th anniversary?

Forty years is the ruby wedding anniversary. We frame their photo in a deep red wood frame and print their names on the mat in ruby-red ink to mark it.

Is there a real ruby?

No. The frame is a red wood finish and the names are printed in a deep ruby-red ink. There are no gemstones; it is a keepsake gift, not jewelry.

What can I have printed?

Their names on the first line and, if you like, the years or the date beneath, for example "Forty years · 1986 – 2026". Choose the layout, lettering and ink; the preview shows exactly what we print on the mat.

Is the text engraved?

No. The names are printed straight onto the mat in archival pigment ink, which stays sharp at small sizes and works in every lettering style. Looking for an engraved anniversary frame? Printing gives the same keepsake finish with far more choice of lettering.

Can I have the words printed on the photo instead?

Yes. If you would rather have the words printed under the photo, as part of the print, see our Caption Photo. It is printed and framed to order too, and costs less.

Do I need to upload a photo?

You can upload their photo and we'll print it, or choose frame only and add your own photo when it arrives. The names are printed on the mat either way.

Will it arrive in time?

Every frame is printed, cut and framed to order and dispatched in 2–5 working days. Delivery times for your country show at checkout, so order early for the day.

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