A Guide to Ring Engraving Options

Custom jewelry offers a chance to create a one-of-a-kind piece that you or a loved one can cherish for years to come. Along with the jewelry design itself, one of the easiest ways to add a custom design to a ring is through engraving. Ring engraving is a classic tradition that can create unique designs and add a lot of special meaning to your jewelry item.

Follow this guide to learn all of the details about ring engraving and know all of your options when you order a ring in the future.

Location

In most cases, a ring is engraved on the inside. The message can be only be seen when someone takes off the ring and peers on the inner section of the ring. The inside engraving offers a way to keep messages discrete and make the message feel even more personal. The inside engraving also protects the words from any wear.

If a ring is engraved on the outside, the material could wear down or scratch. Human skin is not abrasive enough to cause damage and the engraving will remain sharp and easy to read for years to come.

Process

A majority of rings go through a laser engraving process. Computer-controlled lasers burn the engraving right into the ring through a machine that mounts and holds the ring securely in place. The guided process of a computer helps eliminate human error and ensures that the engraving is accurate.

The message is aligned to the vertical center of the ring. The laser strength will ensure that the engravings do not go too deep and weaken the structural integrity of the ring.

Font Options

Due to the small size of a ring band, you want a font that is clear and easy to read. A jewelry store will often offer some preset fonts that have worked best over the years. These fonts work we l on small scale and you can easily fit multiple characters within the ring.

If you have a font in mind already, then you could choose that font, but there could be additional fees to import and use the font in the engraving process. Jewelers will often mock up a test design to ensure your font is compatible with the ring size and that text is not cut o f.

For an even more personalized engraving, you may have the option to use your own handwriting on the ring. A jeweler can scan a handwritten message and have the message engraved on a ring.

Text Length

Laser engraving can do the whole inside of a ring, but you will still have a limit on the text length. The accuracy of the laser can only make the text so small. Jewelers will tell you the character limit beforehand so you can fully plan your design. The character limit also includes any spaces or punctuation, so keep that in mind when you plan a design.

Symbols & Numbers

You are not just limited to letters when you plan an engraving. Many jewelers can engrave numbers and symbols into a ring. So, if you cannot fit the full message you want, you do have the option to put symbols or numbers that have a special meaning. For example, you could put an engagement date or anniversary date on the inside of the ring.

Extra Security

Engraving doesn't just add a personal touch, it can add some security as we l. If your ring ever goes missing or if it is stolen, the engraving will help identify the ring as your own. Not only will you know the ring by its engraving, but a jewelry order form with the details can also confirm that the ring is yours. The extra layer of security can really help if something happens.

For more information on engraved rings, contact us at Staples Jewelry. We will help you pick out a ring and plan the engraving you want to add.