Jewelry Engraving

Custoized jewelry of any kind is always a great way to ensure that a jewelry gift is truly loved and special to the recipient. And what better way to go above and beyond for someone you love than to give the gift of an engraved piece of jewelry?

Why You Should Engrave Jewelry

An engraved piece of jewelry can display a bold, powerful message, or it can be discrete, a romantic secret between the giver and the gifted. However you would like to do it, engraving your jewelry can be exciting and deeply personal.

Before you go writing down the first thought that comes to your mind to hand over to your jeweler or engraver, check out our Ultimate Guide to Jewelry Engraving.

With our tips and advice, you will be well-equipped to get a beautiful engraved piece of custom jewelry for your loved one!

Who to Talk To

Engraving a piece of jewelry shouldn’t have to be a one-person job. Talk to your friends and family for ideas and opinions. Similar to getting a tattoo, which is also permanent, it is important to sketch out your ideas and ask others so you get the best end-product possible.

Talk to the person you’re going to be giving the engraved jewelry to. If you want it to be a surprise, you just need to be a little bit sly and try to coax inspiration out of them without them knowing.

For example, try to determine favorite quotes or sayings or words that may lend themselves to inspiration for what to engrave. This leads to our next point…

What to Engrave

You can be creative with your engraving ideas these days – you can engrave standard print fonts, cursive fonts, a lot of text, a little bit of text, and even images!

If you want to engrave the inside of a ring, a few words are best so as not to crowd the jewelry. Initials, or simply “I Love You” or “Always & Forever” will do wonderfully here.

If you’re looking to engrave more, it is better to engrave the message around the rim of the stone itself as, with smaller text, there will be more space for more words.

Don’t worry about damaging the stone. The engraving around the rim of the stone itself is actually a laser-inscription that is invisible to the naked eye – you need a magnifying glass to see it.

With more space, you can write messages like “You are my everything” or “‘Til Death Do Us Part.” You can also inscribe images like a heart or a family crest. The possibilities are nearly endless.

Where to Get Jewelry Engraved

It’s best to speak to your jeweler directly. Some jewelry stores, like us at Guida Jewelers, offer engraving services in-house.

This is the best-case scenario as this will mean that the entire piece of jewelry is personally handled by your jeweler.

If your jeweler does not offer engraving services, they may be able to refer you to an engraver and together, all three of you can collaborate to get the perfect finished product.

Related: 7 Ways to Make Sure You’re Choosing The Best Jeweler

When to Have Jewelry Engraved

There are several variables that go into how long it will take to have your engraved piece of jewelry completed. Some pieces can be engraved in a few hours or less, other pieces can take weeks.

Once you have all of your ideas mapped out and you’ve spoken with your jeweler about engraving, it’s best to discuss how long it will take so you can make sure you know when you can expect your customized jewelry to be finished.

How to Get Jewelry Engraved and How Much It Costs

Jewelry can be hand-engraved or machine-engraved. With a machine, obviously there is more precision and the inscription can be smaller – this is best for lots of small text and images.

If you want a more personal touch, a hand-engraver has a masterful hand that can create beautiful, engraved pieces with passion. A hand-engraver is best utilized for shorter messages, such as “I Love You.”

On one hand, machine-engraving tends to be cheaper, but regardless you will most likely pay per character and the price will also be dependent upon the font used.

There are many factors that go into the price of engraving jewelry so it is best to ask your jeweler when discussing getting a piece of jewelry engraved.

Conclusion

You can get more than just a ring carved – you can get bracelets, necklaces, and more personalized with engravings. If you have any questions or want to see what an engraved piece of jewelry can look for you, come stop by Guida Jewelers at our showroom in Morris County, NJ.