Custom Jewellery Engraving

A meaningful engraving is the perfect way to turn a simple piece of jewellery into a priceless memento.

Jewellery engraving dates back thousands of years across many cultures. What was once a crude art has since turned into a science with technology making it possible to engrave intricate designs into the smallest surfaces. While wedding bands and engagement rings are arguably the most popular type of jewellery to engrave today, it’s possible to add an engraving to a wide range of jewellery styles and metals.

If you’re interested in engraving a piece of jewellery, Peoples can help you decide on the perfect design. We answer some of the most common questions on the engraving process below.

The cost of engraving can vary dramatically based on the type of metal the jewellery is made of and the size and intricacy of the engraving itself. If you have a specific engraving in mind, your best bet is to ask for a quote. If you’re open to ideas, the experts at Peoples Jewellers can go through your options and help you decide on a piece of jewellery and engraving that works within your budget.

Many jewellery styles can technically be engraved, but the most popular are wedding bands and engagement rings, watches, bar or charm bracelets, and locket and dog tag style necklaces. Gold (white, yellow and rose), sterling silver, platinum and stainless steel metals all work well for engravings.

In choosing the font style for your engraving, there are a few things to consider. First, how much space do you have? A font with large loops and flourishes may not be the best choice for the precious space inside a wedding band. You’ll also want to ensure that the font is the right size for legibility. Next, do you want your font to suggest a particular feeling? A cursive typeface may be more elegant and romantic, while all uppercase may give strength to the message. The experts at Peoples can help you choose a typeface that communicates your message.

A few types of jewellery can’t be engraved simply because there isn’t enough surface space to fit anything meaningful. We can’t engrave chains (necklaces or bracelets), earrings, or a ring with a band smaller than 3mm. The type of metal will also impact the quality of an engraving. While plated jewellery can technically be engraved, it can sometimes cause the plated metal to peel if it’s not done properly.

Naturally, it’s important to keep your engraving short to ensure there is enough space for it to be done clearly. The last thing you want is to cram too much into a small space and lose all meaning.

Beyond engravings, there are a few different ways to personalize a piece of jewellery. Name necklaces are a popular option for wearing your own name or keeping a loved one close. Birthstone jewellery can also be personalized to include one or more stones that may be meaningful to you. Birth month flower jewellery is another option that is gaining in popularity with the floral jewellery trend. If you want something unique, consider photo jewellery, where you can add a meaningful photo to a pendant necklace, or handwriting jewellery engraved in a custom font.

If you want something truly special, a custom-designed piece is the way to go. Whether you’re creating a one-of-a-kind engagement ring or wedding band set, or looking for a thoughtful anniversary or birthday gift, with custom designs, the possibilities are endless.

Peoples is dedicated to turning your vision into reality with custom-designed jewellery that fits your style and budget. Let’s work together to custom design a one-of-a-kind piece from start to finish.