A lot of people are getting their loved ones personalized engraved rings, you might want to get personalized rings for mom, or personalized rings for couples- engraved engagement rings or even just a simple promise ring. Or maybe you already have a wedding ring that you want to add engravings to.
Having your wedding ring or engagement ring customized with an inscription of romantic poetry onto your wedding bands began in the courts of medieval Europe. Right now, having it personalized is pretty easy.
Here is a simple guide on the steps in getting a customized ring, and things that you may or may not know about personalized engraved rings.
How do I get my wedding ring engraved?
- Make the request.
First, you should get your ring and make a request to get your ring engraved by your jeweler. Not every jeweler performs wedding ring engraving so if the jeweler can’t do it, they would usually also be able to refer you to an engraver.
- Double-check the spelling.
Be sure to double-check the spelling of the request of the inscription before you pass it to the engraver, and make sure to check it again when you receive it.
There is nothing worse than getting your ring back and finding out that it was spelled incorrectly. Though there are some situations where they could fix it, it would be a waste of time and money to get it done all over again.
- Give it to the Engraver.
Once you made sure that the spelling is correct, you could hand in the inscription request to the engraver and the ring- if you don’t have the ring and are buying the ring with the engraved words, then you would just be handing the piece of paper with the inscription in to them.
- Wait for your ring.
You could usually get your ring the same business day that you brought it in, but if you added a bit more than words and the design is a little bit more complex, then it could take up to 3 days to a maximum of a few weeks.
Why should I get a ring engraved?
There really is only one main reason why you should consider getting a personalized engraved ring, it makes it special.
It all depends on what you put in there but a wedding ring engraving is like a secret message between you and the person you give it to, may it be your spouse, significant other, your mother, or even your best friend. It could just be shared between the both of you.
If you choose to engrave your wedding date or maybe a special date for the both of you then you could be commemorating that date.
Finally, getting personalized engraved rings makes it truly yours. An added bonus is that if you lose it somewhere, and you find it, you would know that that is really your ring because of the engraved thing on it.
2 Types of Ring Engravings
- Inscription Engraving
These are the names, dates, and messages engraved on the inside of a ring. Usually, couples add this to their wedding bands to further personalize their rings.
- Decorative Design
Usually, these are the ones found outside the ring. They add a vintage feel to the ring’s surface using either floral, sweeping designs, or tiny pictures that are hand engraved and add character to your ring.
3 Ring Engraving Methods
- Machine Engraving
Your ring is secured in a vice grip on the machine, while the engraver traces the template of the letter of symbols and the sharp tool engraves your piece of jewelry. The engraving usually isn’t deep but the letters look more neat and uniform.
- Hand Engraved Rings
This is when engraving is done by hand. It is imperfect but it does add a certain type of texture to it that other people find endearing. It gives the engraver a free hand and it etches deeper, making the message last longer.
- Laser Engraving
Laser machines are much more expensive but they are far more flexible than the machine. The laser engraving operator would input your message on a computer and print it into the ring. This allows you to put a longer message into it.
How much does it cost to get a ring engraved?
The cost of the engravement usually depends on what you put in there, the number of characters in the inscription. The font that was being used, and how it is engraved.
Machines tend to be cheaper, having an average of $25 for 15 characters.
Hand-engraving, on the other hand, is much more expensive, at $75 for 8 characters, but it adds a special hand-forged feel to it.
The price for inscription on the actual diamond of the ring depends on the carat weight of the diamond. The prices start at $15 for 15 characters.
Can any ring be engraved?
Not all metals can be engraved, metals with a rough surface are nearly impossible to engrave because the texture of the ring is rough and competes with the engraving, but if your ring has a smooth texture then go for it.
People choose to further customize their rings by putting engraving into them, and if you are thinking of doing them, then go for it. Having an engraving adds a bit more sentimental value to the already important ring. And don’t feel bad if you already have a ring, it is never too late to have it engraved at any time, any day. It’s actually very romantic.