Engraving Jewellery For A Personal Touch

Nothing personalises a piece of jewellery more than a unique engraving, which can either be a subtle addition that is almost invisible to the naked eye, or a statement part of the piece.

High-powered lasers burn the engraving into the surface of the metal. It’s a highly accurate process that can be programmed to reflect different fonts and designs. Engraving can be on the inside or outside of the piece, and where there’s a longer, more detailed (or more personal) message, then this can be microscopically etched so that they are invisible to the naked eye. This works partically well in the inside of  rings and small spaces where hand engraving would be hard to acheive the results.

A centuries-old technique that dates back to the 5^th century BC. Artisanal tools are used to hand engrave the metal. It provides a more traditional look and the groves have a certain ‘polish’ to them as the metal is almost cut due to the sharp tools that are used. It can be hard to include too much detail on the inside of a ring, but its finish is perfect for signet rings and other jewels. You can also do reverse engravings which means that the ring can be used as a seal. Fonts are more limited, with the option of a Times or Script style.

This is an official ‘mark’ that is made to certify the content of noble metals such as platinum and gold. At Veale Fine Jewellery, we work with the London Assay Office, who test the metal content and then discretely stamp or laser engrave the piece to verify its quality. Veale Fine Jewellery’s Maker’s Mark is also applied to every piece that leaves our workshop.