The engraving fashion on engagement rings has come to us relatively recently. Previously, such inscriptions were made only in the West. Those who decide to pay tribute to fashion and make their wedding rings unique need to carefully consider all the details. After all, such an inscription will remain on the jewelry forever.
Why do we need engraving?
Engraving on wedding rings is a symbol of mutual recognition and promises for a future life together. When entering into marriage, people believe that it is forever, so it is imperative that these important mutual promises for both accompany the bride and groom all their lives.
Every day, seeing an indelible seal - engraving, the couple recall unforgettable moments, happy days, and difficulties and trials passed together.
The engraving of the engagement rings is a testament to the love of the bride and groom. The words fixed on the jewelry carry sincere love and boundless tenderness for each other.
What is engraving?
Recently, inscription on rings has become a very popular phenomenon. The inscription can be made on jewelry of any metal: gold, silver, platinum, steel or titanium. The inscription can be made in most jewelry stores immediately upon purchase. You can choose a finished phrase or come up with your own.
Engraving can be done in many languages. Thanks to modern technology, the process is fast, and the inscription is performed efficiently. The high level of professionalism of jewelry masters and the accuracy of tools allows you to draw even the smallest details.
Engraving can be done either from the outside or from the inside, hiding it from prying eyes. The inscription on the inside is made for those who want to hide their intimate confessions. Two options can be made: on the inside in Russian, on the outside in a foreign language.
Engraving Tips
- First you need to think carefully about whether this engraving is needed, since the engraving on the ring will remain forever.
- Before you go to the jewelry master, you need to decide what will be engraved (date, phrase or expression and in which language). The jewelry master will not decide for the newlyweds. He can only offer options for the phrases he has.
- For inscription, jewelry of gold 585 and 750 is often used, since they are the most durable. At the request of the client, the inscription can be engraved on rings of silver or platinum. The price also depends on the choice of metal. It should be borne in mind that on harder metal the inscription will last longer, so the work will cost more.
- If the width of the jewelry is less than two millimeters or there are a lot of precious stones on it, engraving will not work.
- If the ring is slightly out of size (large or small), it is necessary to adjust it to size before engraving. If the adjustment is made after, the inscription may suffer.
- Engraving is best done on the inside of the rings. Firstly, it is convenient from the point of view of cleaning, and secondly, such an inscription is intended only for the spouses themselves.
- Having come to the jewelry master, you should familiarize yourself with the engraving examples on engagement rings that he has in order to determine whether this suits the pair or not.
- Use the best easy-to-read and concise inscription. You can choose the date of dating or weddings, the initials of the second half, a promise of fidelity or a beautiful phrase associated with your relationship. Russian, Latin or French expressions are popular.
- It is necessary to make sure that the jewelry master engraves the inscription on the rings exactly as the client wishes, taking into account all the nuances.
Engraving technique
Engraving engagement rings can be done in one of three techniques:
- In-depth. This technique involves cutting the letters and signs themselves, without affecting the basic thickness of the metal.
- Embossed. The technique of embossing involves creating a convex inscription by sawing metal around a future inscription.
- Photo engraving on wedding rings. The most rarely used method for engraving rings. With the help of such a technique, a photograph of a spouse or other image is made on jewelry with a special impact printer.
- Manual engraving. When using this method, the jewelry master manually carves the necessary pattern or the desired inscription.
- Shtikhelnaya. This is one of the types of hand-made technique in which a jeweler craftsman carves a picture or inscription with a special cutter called a stichel.
Engraving Methods
There are three ways to engrave rings:
- Manual inscription.
- Drawing an inscription with a special engraving machine.
- Diamond engraving.
- Engraving by acid etching.
The first method is the most expensive and time consuming. But the result of manual engraving by a professional and experienced jewelry master is incomparable with the work of the machine. In addition, in this way you can put any inscription and make any drawing at the request of the newlyweds.
The second method is also called laser engraving. It is the most popular because it is very fast and, moreover, looks very beautiful. In addition, it is most acceptable for the price and terms of execution. At the same time, you won’t show a big scope of imagination, since on the rings you can only make an inscription for which there is a ready-made template. The only minus is that the inscription as a result will be black, as its implementation occurs by burning letters on the metal. On the other hand, such an inscription will be bright and noticeable.
The third method involves inscribing using a cutter with a diamond tip. Diamond inscription will make it more qualitative and durable. In this case, the engraving will shine.
The fourth method involves applying an inscription or drawing, without affecting the metal itself and its volume. The inscription is simply "drawn" with the help of chemical means, therefore it is not washed off with time. The surface of the rings remains smooth.
Russian engraving options
Examples of engraving of inscriptions on rings can be infinitely many. Among them:
- dating day;
- wedding date;
- names (with various design patterns);
- declaration of love;
- together forever;
- Faith Hope Love;
- bless and save;
- personal, intimate promises, etc.
There are many other examples of engraving of inscriptions on rings. Having come to the jewelry master, you need to make sure that he can make the necessary inscription or apply the drawing to be made. Otherwise, it is best to contact another specialist, because the engraving will remain on the rings forever.
Latin engraving options
Latin engraving on wedding rings is considered very fashionable. Examples of such inscriptions include the following:
- ad infinitum - to infinity;
- absque omni exceptione - without a doubt;
- ab imo pectore - from the heart;
- ad finem saeculorum - until the end of the century;
- bene placito - without coercion;
- con amore - with love;
- Dei gratia - by God's grace;
- ex consensu - in agreement;
- firmiter ac fortiter - strong and strong;
- pro ut de lege - by legal means;
- proprio motu - at will;
- volente Deo - with God's help.
There are many examples of engraving on rings in Latin. If you wish, the newlyweds can translate any phrase you like into Latin. The main thing is that the jewelry master should have the opportunity to put this inscription.
Ring engraving price
After the couple decided that they want to perpetuate their love on the main jewelry, the question arises: how much does this type of engraving cost? It is impossible to give a definite answer. It depends on many factors:
- Decoration Material The harder the metal, the more difficult it will be to engrave the desired inscription. Therefore, the work will cost more. The cheapest engraving will cost on silver rings, the most expensive - platinum and other expensive metals.
- The complexity of the ordered lettering. If the application of a standard, template inscription is chosen, the price will be lower accordingly. If the inscription is exclusive, requiring additional work, the total amount will increase.
- The size of the picture or inscription and their detail. The larger and more complex the work ordered, the greater the amount requested for it. Therefore, when choosing an inscription or drawing, this fact should be taken into account.
- Engraving technique. Engraving on the machine does not take much time and does not require special efforts from the jewelry master, so this method is relatively cheap. Hand engraving, like any work of handwork, is many times more expensive, since it requires a high level of professionalism from a jewelry craftsman, and also takes a lot of time. Therefore, before ordering the inscription should analyze the ratio of expectations, price and final result.
Prices for machine engraving range from one to two thousand rubles. Manual engraving, respectively, will cost more.
Signs about wedding rings
In relation to engagement rings and engraving, there are some interesting signs on them, for example:
- Neither before nor after marriages can you give a wedding ring measure.
- The engagement ring should be smooth - this portends a smooth life together, so some people are categorically opposed to engraving on the rings.
- You can not make wedding rings from the rings of the parents, unless the parents have been happily married for at least 25 years.
- If you lose the ring on the eve of the wedding, then there will be health problems or an early divorce.
- If you keep the rings before the wedding together, then the marriage will be strong.
Whatever option and method of engraving is chosen, the main thing is to carefully consider all the details. After all, it will be impossible to correct the result. Therefore, you need to think carefully about what inscription I would like to see on my symbol of love every day.