Choosing a Chinese seal size is easier when you start with the way you want to read the mark. Seal of East frames a seal as a personal signature, a meaningful gift, or a quiet object for the desk. The current Design Your Personal Seal page gives two clear stone-size options: 2 cm and 2.5 cm.
What the current size options include
On the bespoke design page, the 2 cm stone size is included in the base configuration. The 2.5 cm option is listed as an additional $30. The same page also shows red characters (朱文) from a $199 base and white characters (白文) from a $219 base. Final pricing is confirmed with the proof, while taxes and delivery are calculated at checkout.
When a 2 cm Chinese seal may fit
A 2 cm option can be a practical starting point when you want a compact personal mark for a writing desk, journal, letter, or small display area. The live preview lets you review the composition before carving, so you can judge whether the name or word feels balanced at the smaller size rather than choosing by measurement alone.
When to compare the 2.5 cm option
If you prefer a larger face for the same personal design, compare the 2.5 cm option in the live preview. The extra size can give the characters and surrounding composition more room, but the right choice still depends on the exact inscription, face style, and finish. Review the digital proof before any carving begins.
Use finished pieces to understand scale and character
The Amber Glow Seal | Gold-Tone Accent is a current finished example described as warm orange natural stone with a gold-tone side detail, a sculpted top and side design, and hand-finished carving. Its product page also notes that each piece varies naturally.
The Apricot Cloud Seal | Sculpted Square Design is described with soft apricot and creamy white tones beneath a sculpted creature. Its square form and hand-finished presentation offer a different visual reference when you compare how a seal might sit beside a journal or on a desk.
A simple size checklist
- Start with the inscription. Decide whether you want Chinese seal characters or English script.
- Review the live preview. Compare the 2 cm and 2.5 cm options with the same name or word.
- Check the finish. The current page lists plain, Ruyi, Beast, and Panda finishes with different additions.
- Read the proof. The exact digital proof is sent for approval, and no carving begins before approval.
Where to begin
For a personal name or word, start with Design Your Personal Seal and compare both sizes in the preview. For a finished object, browse the Seal of East collection, then open the product page for the exact stone, form, finish, and current details. The best size is the one that keeps the mark clear and the object comfortable in the place you have chosen for it.