The 3D Memory Crystal™ Rectangle for Valentine's Day is the Beyond Memories® Valentine's gift — a vertical block of K9 optical crystal engraved with your favorite photo of the two of you. Razor-sharp 90-degree edges, formal portrait orientation, and the engraving floats in three dimensions inside the crystal. A keepsake that says "us" in a way that flowers and chocolates can't — a gift the recipient keeps on the nightstand for a decade, not a vase that empties out by next Tuesday.

Every Valentine's Rectangle starts with the photo you upload at checkout. Our design team in Las Vegas reviews and enhances the image for laser clarity, our artists set up the 3D engraving model, and a 4K laser fires millions of microscopic points inside the crystal — building the image one layer at a time from the inside out. Hand-polished, inspected, packed in a gift-ready box. Real artists, not algorithms.

100% K9 optical crystal — lifetime clarity, scratch-resistant, never fades
Rectangle portrait orientation — gallery-style framing for the defining couple photo
4K laser engraving — millions of refractive points etched inside the crystal volume
Expert photo enhancement included — we touch up exposure, color, and background
Five sizes from Small to Max — pick by gift presentation context
Engrave a portrait, the date, or a short Valentine's message together
Standard or 4K HD engraving — HD gives finest gradient for close viewing
Compatible with the Memory Light Base for illuminated display
Premium gift-ready box included at no extra charge

Perfect for the Valentine's gift that lasts past February

The Rectangle for Valentine's Day is the Beyond Memories crystal that customers describe as "the gift she still has on her nightstand five Valentine's later." Most-ordered scenarios: first-Valentine's-as-a-couple (the engagement-era portrait), long-distance Valentine's (a candid from your last shared trip, engraved with the date), milestone Valentine's tied to an anniversary year (the wedding portrait re-presented in fresh format), and parent-Valentine's-to-kids (a family portrait gifted to grandparents or children). For couples who prefer the heart silhouette over the rectangle, see the Heart for Him or Heart for Her variants.

How the personalization works

The engraving lives inside the crystal, not on its surface. After you upload the photo at checkout, our design team reviews it and enhances it for engraving clarity — sharpening detail, balancing exposure, simplifying busy backgrounds where helpful. We convert the photo into a 3D model that maps to the rectangle's vertical proportions. The 4K laser leaves microscopic refractive points at exact depths inside the K9 glass, forming the couple's image with lifelike volume. You can layer the portrait with text — names, the Valentine's date, or a short message — via Special Instructions at checkout.

What photo works best

The rectangle favors close, intimate framings of the two of you — a candid where you're both clearly in frame, a portrait from a shared trip, a moment caught at a wedding or family event. Clear, well-lit photos in JPG or PNG format (ideally 2,000 px on the long edge or larger) give the sharpest engraving. Avoid wide-angle group shots or photos where you're small in the frame. Plain or softly-blurred backgrounds engrave with more depth than busy ones. Avoid heavy filters or low-resolution screen captures from social media.

What's in the box

Your crystal ships in a premium gift-ready box — a navy presentation box with the Beyond Memories wordmark in gold, a soft microfiber pouch for cleaning, and a printed care card. The crystal is nested in custom-cut foam to survive transit. If you add a Memory Light Base at checkout, it ships in the same box with its USB-C power cable.

Crystal care

K9 optical crystal is scratch-resistant and water-safe — the engraving is locked inside the glass, not on its surface. Wipe with the included microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints from the edges. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which is the only environment that can dim a 3D photo crystal over a span of decades. A drop of dish soap in warm water is safe for occasional deeper cleaning. The crystal pairs naturally with any indoor surface — mantel, nightstand, bookshelf, console table, or display cabinet.

Production and shipping

Standard production is 5–7 business days from photo approval. Express production (1–2 business days) is available at checkout for time-sensitive gifts. Orders placed before 9 AM PST ship the next business day. U.S. shipping is 3–5 business days via UPS, USPS, or FedEx. International shipping via UPS (Canada) and USPS (other countries) with rates calculated at checkout. Add a cutoff date in Special Instructions and our team confirms timing before production starts.

Frequently asked questions

Which size should I pick? Small is best for a bedside or nightstand display; Medium is the most-ordered Valentine's size for a mantel or living-room shelf; Large and XL are showpieces for a couple wanting a substantial centerpiece.

Can I add a Valentine's date, names, or short message? Yes — add the text in Special Instructions at checkout (no extra charge). Common layouts: names + Valentine's date in the corner, short message ("Forever Yours" or similar) below the portrait.

Does the crystal need a light base? No — the engraving is visible in normal indoor light. A Memory Light Base adds gentle illumination from below and is especially nice for evening bedroom display — the crystal glows softly when reading lights are dimmed.

How quickly can you produce a Valentine's-week order? Standard production is 5–7 business days from photo approval; express production (1–2 business days) is available at checkout. Order by mid-January for standard February 14 delivery; February 8–10 for express.

Standard vs 4K HD engraving? 4K HD packs more points per cubic centimeter — finer gradient, smoother skin tones, sharpest at close viewing. Standard is excellent for most photos.

Related from Beyond Memories

Heart for Him variant
Heart for Her variant
explore all Valentine's Day gifts
Rectangle (recipient-agnostic)
how each crystal is engraved

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