Engraved Rings

One easy and inexpensive way to make a ring truly yours is to engrave it with a personal message that’s meaningful to you.

• Before engraving: There are two options when it comes to engraving rings – machine engraving, which is aided by a computer, or hand engraving. If you opt for a hand engraver, ask to see examples of his or her work.
• Best type of rings to engrave: The band of the ring should be wide enough so that the inscription can be read clearly. Rings made of gold (such as a 5 carat diamond ring), silver and platinum are good choices for engraving inscriptions, but harder metals like titanium and tungsten are difficult to engrave.
• Font: The lettering should be easy to read. Choose a simple font style that’s not too thin or tiny.
• Sentiments: Wedding dates or initials are a classic approach to inscriptions. Other ideas are phrases from songs or wedding vows, nicknames, symbols or meaningful quotes or words.
• Keep it short and sweet: A phrase that’s too long will be cramped along the circumference of the ring.
• Double-check it: Make sure that the inscription you want is completely correct before you send it to the engraver.
• Once you get the ring engraved, keep engravings spotless and visible by cleaning carefully with a soft bristle brush.

Jewelry is a classic item to have engraved. This gift can have an important message engraved for your loved ones. This message, whether it’s simply a name, a sweet “I love you” or the year when a couple got married, will last as long as the jewelry does. This gift, with the engraved message, makes for a truly special and personalized item.

Many different types of jewelry can be engraved. Rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches are a few examples of engravable jewelry. One can also have other things such as keychains or money clips engraved. Items can be engraved with pictures in addition to warm messages.

Here are some ideas for engraved jewelry gifts:

• Engraved rings: One special gift would be to have a ring’s band engraved. These engraved rings can have a short message written on the band. For example, have a date that a person first met someone special or a year that they got married engraved on the ring. A simple “Love always” just might do the trick. 
• Engraved necklaces: A necklace might have a flat surface on which a message could easily be placed. A necklace might have more surface area for a message than a ring might have. Thus, the message can be something long and sweet such as a few lines from a favorite poem. 
• Engraved bracelets: A bracelet, like a necklace, has more room than a ring for a personalized message. A charm bracelet could even have special charms that can be engraved. A cuff bracelet is a fashionable gift that can be worn with any outfit. 
• Engraved dog tags: Many people like to wear dog tags with a message engraved on them. The engraved words could represent time served in the army or some other significant event in a person’s life.