engraving

introduction

The name is derived from the French word “engrave”, what as much as “dig in” means ab. In general, an engraving denotes incisions in writing, Ornaments, Ornaments in metal, Stein, Glass and other solid elements. The aim of an engraving is to remove material. This creates a surface structure, which stands out from the background. There are many different methods of engraving. The laser engraving, the milling engraving and the diamond engraving.

However, there is not just the option, to engrave different writings in or on a ring. There are also icons to choose from, for example a heart, full quotations, Verse, your own handwriting and much more.

description

An engraving means incisions, which are attached to jewelry material according to various specifications. For that reason, they are a crucial element on every piece of jewelry. It can be present on the piece of jewelry for a variety of reasons. On the one hand, an engraving represents a beautiful target work with all the patterns. And on the other hand, a very unique individuality is preserved, which makes every piece of jewelery with engraving unique. Especially with wedding rings or personal jewelry, this individual design option is something very special. This is how initials are often used, Dedications or labels such as name, Date or sayings engraved.

Those engraving works are created in very different ways. They all have one thing in common. A part of the originally smooth surface is removed from the material and thus brought into shape. A visible contrast is created in this way. To reinforce and clarify this contrast, you can add color to the depressions here, to reinforce the expression. An engraving can be done by hand or with the help of a machine. In internal specialist circles, this work is described as exciting, which is due to the removal of material.

In the case of machine engraving, rotating milling machines are used. The desired area is then processed. With modern laser engraving and that by hand, a burin is used.

An engraving (Incision) in the form of ornaments, Decorations and writings are made in very different metals. Brass underneath, copper, Stahl, silver, Gold etc.. But also glass, Stone and other solid materials are used here. The result is often a decorated object made of silver, Messing, Steel or copper. But gravure printing plates made of copper also belong to the category of engraving. As well as other materials such as copper or illustrations on paper, this includes. An apprenticeship followed by a job title is called an engraver. The prerequisites for this are skillful dexterity and a portion of creativity.

History of the engraving

Engraving has historically been one of the most important methods for creating images on paper. But also in the artistic printmaking and for business copies and illustrations of magazines and books, the engraving was an essential part. However, the original engraving was replaced by various different photographic processes in the printmaking area. This was because of it, that learning the implementation was considered too difficult.

Traditional engraving, however, is still made of gold- and gunsmiths as well as glass engravers and some other professional fields. Those work with a burin. Or with the use of machines. Nowadays there are more up-to-date techniques in this field in the form of lasers- and photo engraving. Gemstone engraving was a very important technique in ancient times. In the age of the Renaissance, it experienced another significant upswing.

The term includes both traditional gravure printing- and relief carvings. From the essential point of view, however, it is only a sub-category of sculpting. Seen that way, it has very little in common with an actual engraving.
At that time, drills were mostly used.

A first proof in relation to engraving patterns, which were made by hand, were hatched stripes on ostrich eggs, which were found as a water container in the Diepkloof rock cave. This is located in South Africa. Those can be traced back to the Middle Stone Age. Your age will be on 60.000 Years dated.
Engraving on ivory and bone was a very important art technique of the Paleolithic. Larger engraved petroglyphs on stones and rocks have been found in various places around the world over the course of time. These provide a clear picture of how the engraving was created.

In the ancient age, an engraving was carried out on metal. They were engravings on flat grooves. That comes from the beginning of the 1 Century BC. Christ in the plural, were then engraved on gold rings or other objects. This was done with the help of separate chasing or sometimes a combination of a lost wax process and chasing at the same time.
Engraved gemstones were created, as well as semi-precious stones. This was a significant and also important art form. It found its origin in antiquity and lasted into 19 century. It was very popular.

The use of glass engraving was mostly done with the help of a wheel, in order to immortalize decorative figures or scenes in glass vessels in this way. That engraving was inspired by the stone carvings. It occurred for the first time in the first century AD. Christ rose and rose in 4 Century AD. Christ in urban areas like Cologne or Rome upwards. Sometime in the 5 Century AD. Christ it found its end.
The original decoration was based on art from Greek mythology. This was followed by a circus- and hunting scenes. Drawn works of art from the Old and New Testaments soon enjoyed popularity in the history of engraving.

Occasionally it appeared that way, as if this imitated the appearance of precious metals in the same age. Including the use of gold leaf. That could be done by hand or by lathes. About twenty different workshops could even be identified. It is very likely, that vessel maker and engraver were two separate parties.

In the Middle Ages of Europe, engravings were used by various goldsmiths, to decorate metalwork and insert labels. It is accepted, that those artisans printed their results, in order to remember it afterwards when editing directly. This is how the engraving in copper plates came about. This was used to put artistic images on paper. Those obtained as master prints in the years around 1430 very well known in Germany. Italy also orientated itself on those works. Some of the great engravers, worked as goldsmiths prior to their work. The first and also largest wedding of the engraving was roughly between 1470 and 1530. Masters like Albrecht Dürer, Lucas van Leiden and Martin Schongauer achieved great fame during that period.

Very soon afterwards, however, the time of the engraving decreased rapidly again. Copper engraving was now the order of the day. That technique was, a lot easier to apply than the actual engraving. Nevertheless, various artists combined both techniques in one. Although Rembrandt's prints were mostly named as copperplate engravings, were also some drypoint- and burin work with it. During the 19 Century, Most of the engraving work was intended for commercial illustration.

Before starting photography, the engraving was always used, in order to reproduce other art forms. Paintings were a good example. With many books and newspapers, were engravings until early 20 Century standard. Amongst other things, because they were much cheaper than photographic images. In addition, the engraving was always part of the original, artistic creation and cultivated a special tradition. Some classic postage stamps were engraved. Today, however, this practice is limited to certain countries. Or it is simply just used, when a particularly elegant design was expected. The color palette was also limited here.

Today's applications

Central examples of the current application of engravings are:

– Text engraving: For example, on the inside of Trau- or engagement rings with the partner's name
– Depiction of a company logo or the country of production on objects such as knives, Forks, Spoons and dishes

Renaissance of hand engraving

Mid 1900s, a renaissance of hand engraving began. Inventions like the pneumatic hand engraving system came onto the market. With their help, Many engravers felt positively supported in their work. All techniques have now become more accessible. Hand engraving was still a very secret technique the years before, in which the masters seldom handed over their valued craft to the apprentices. Even in the 1970s, Many engravers kept their arts and individual methods to themselves and were extremely reluctant to share their expertise.

Features of the engraving

Terms

More terms, which were often used in place of printed stitches, are lines- and engravings. Steel engraving is the identical technique, but only related to steel and steel plates. This technique was also used for book illustrations, Banknotes, Reproduktionsgraphiken, Letterheads, Magazines and the like used. From approx. 1790 up to 20 In the 19th century, this technique became less and less popular. The banknote and all other forms of security printing were considered an exception.

Especially earlier, became the term “engraving” used very widely. In fact, however, few were printing techniques, which were designated as such, a real engraving. Examples of this are that “etching” or the “Mezzotint”.

The term “Hand engraving” Occasionally used as printing plates to engrave various objects. It also relates to the lettering, or the decoration of weapons, Jewellery, Messer, Trophies and other metal goods.
Usual engravings are also engraved by hand in printmaking using the same technique, to add lines to the plate.

process

Each burin is individual and has its own purpose. Various engravers use a hardened steel tool here, which is referred to as a graver or graver. This cuts a design into a surface, which is mostly a copper plate.

However, modern hand engravers also use those tools, other materials like nickel, silver, Messing, Stahl, Titan, Gold and many others to work with.

The edits are made on weapons, Jewellery, however, extend to motorcycles or found objects. Professional engravers can use the latest technology to achieve a result of up to 40 Create lines per millimeter in a very high quality way.
There are also molds, which are used for series production, also engraved by hand, to add a very special note or special information, such as. Part Numbers.

In addition to hand engraving, there are special engraving machines, which require significantly less human sensitivity and skill. Some of them are not even controlled directly by hand. Those are often used for fonts and contain a pantographic system. For example, there are models for the interior of rings, but also for significantly larger pieces. Labels, mainly inscriptions for rings, Medallions and presentation pieces, find their origin in this way.

Engraver

This term describes a profession, which is of considerable importance in the world of jewelry. The engraver uses various tools and techniques to give each piece of jewelery a very personal touch and creates new works of art on a regular basis. Not for nothing, he learned three whole years of training for this job description. In earlier times it was even much longer. No matter, whether it is a pictorial representation or particularly beautiful lettering. The creative engraver enables almost every individual wish. Working with lasers or acids also falls within the professional field of an engraver. An engraver’s original tools included hammers, Chisel and graver. In the modernized era, computer-controlled engraving was also used here on a regular basis.

Engraving jewelry

Engraved jewelry is of particular importance. Who is in possession of such a unique piece, thus not only has a certain material value, but also about a very special treasure with a personal connection. This jewelry was permanently provided with a personal wish, which will last for many years thanks to high quality workmanship. Was that jewelry a gift, so this gift represents a very special affection. The most popular motifs for engraved jewelry are not only individual patterns and symbols, but also initials, Names, Abbreviations or other dates, which have a personal meaning. For example, the year will be very happy- or wedding day immortalized on such a piece of jewelry. The engraved jewelry also includes wedding rings, which are intended for eternity and are marked with the name of the partner.

Different engraving machine techniques

Diamantgravur

This type of engraving is most commonly used in the field of jewelry. The material is not removed here, but displaced. This means that the surface color is retained. In this way, bulges can also be engraved without any problems.
In addition, this type of engraving ensures very high quality and stability. Diamond engraving is particularly suitable for very fine motifs.
Special patterns, Motive, images, special data or lettering are engraved on the desired piece of jewelry with the help of a CNC machine and a diamond.

With conventional engraving, part of the surface is usually removed by a machining process; not so with diamond engraving! Hard diamond tips are used here, which press into the jewelry material and thus fulfill the engraver's sketched motif. This means that no material is removed, but only condensed. Computerized control techniques result in a significantly better result due to progress.

An engraving means a particularly individual one for each piece of jewelry, unmistakable note. An engraving in a wedding ring symbolizes a deep bond, which can only be embellished by embellishments.

Laser engraving

That is considered the newest method. The top layer of the material is removed precisely by the laser beam. This gives the motif of the engraving the color of the core material. A laser can be used to work very precisely.

Laser engraving is also known as laser marking, as it is very often used in jewelry production. Because of the contrast, which is created by the ablation by the laser beam, a very filling and powerful result emerges. Because the material is completely vaporized by the laser, there are no disruptive chip residues. Laser engraving is used on various surfaces. It is also very practical and usually runs very quickly. Jewelry can also be individually designed in this way with glass components. When used, the lasers are guided by mirror scanners. Not just the high quality material, which is mostly used, is of enormous value to the owner. Above all, it's the personal touch, which has a very special meaning and which is always fondly remembered.

Fräsgravur

This type of engraving mills a selected motif into the metal using a computer-controlled machine. The erosion penetrates very deeply. For this reason, the individual motif appears in the core color of the respective metal (z.B. in golden color for brass). However, milling engraving is only recommended for simpler motifs.

Processing in the engraving

Tools, Burin & Engraving stylus

There are burins in all sizes and shapes. Your choice is diverse. You can use it to create very different types of lines. The engraving stylus, for example, creates a recognizable and unique quality of the line, which scores with its accentuated and even appearance and very clean edges.

The bolt graver has a slightly curved tip. This is often used in printmaking. Flat bottom tools, are called Florentine Liners. They also contain several incised lines and are used for filling works on a very large area. In this way, uniform shadow lines are created, which can be carried out very quickly.

Jewelry engravers also very often use so-called ring burins. They come in very special forms. These are mainly used to engrave the inside of a ring. Flat styluses, on the other hand, are used for fills, for example letters. Especially with yourself “wring” Cuts, for example on a musical instrument. They can also be used as background removers without any problems.
Knife burins are used for very deep cuts and line stitches.

The type of round graver is also flat graver, which have a radius. They are mostly used on silver, to produce very light cuts. Also known as Hell-Cut engraving. Round burins are also used for nickel or steel.

V-point graver or square graver are usually square or optically shaped like an elongated diamond. Those are used, to cut straight lines. V-point burins are mostly between 60 and 130 Degree rotated. Depending on, what purpose they are supposed to serve. These burins have very small points of intersection.

For texturing effects, among other things, roulette, Polishing stones and mezzotint rockers used. Polishing stones can also be used for special stone setting techniques.

Engraving for musical instruments on brass instruments found its heyday in the years around 1920. A special technique, in which a flat stylus slides over the surface of the instrument, created special zigzag patterns and lines in this way. The procedure of the “wandering” Burin, can be done in ways other than “wobbling” or “twisted” Cuts are called. That technique is required, because the metal is usually very thin. Quite the opposite of jewelry or weapons. Be like that “wobbling cuts” mainly attached to western jewelry made of silver.

Tool geometry

The tool geometry is very important for hand engraving. It is extremely important for accuracy and precision. For most applications, the burin is sharpened here. So he has a “face” on top and one “heel” at the bottom. However, not all tools necessarily require one “heel”. The two different surfaces meet here and form a special point, who is responsible for the cut on the metal. The length and geometry of the heel help with this procedure. This means that the burin can be guided very precisely, to cut the surface of the metal. Should the tip of the burin break or split, even if only on a microscopic level, control of the tool could be lost. Unexpected results could be the immediate consequence. New, modernized inventions have created new varieties of carbide, which are relatively resistant to the risk of breakage. The GRS C-Max is a very good example of this. Its tip, does not have to be sharpened too often either, like all overhauled models.

Tool sharpening

With the help of a grindstone or a grinding wheel, a burin can be sharpened. So need steel- and carbide graver diamond grade grinding wheels. Those tools can use a cast iron- or ceramic disc to be polished to perfection. This is especially important for light cuts. So there are some, reversible devices for sharpening, which operate at low speed and are therefore made available to hand engravers. The sharpening time is significantly reduced thanks to their support. Special devices, which secure the tools in very specific geometries and angles, are also available. In this way, pinpoint accuracy can be achieved. Very few master engravers today, always work just by feeling when sharpening their tools.

Most engravers worked as journeyman for an excessive number of years and learned all the techniques over many decades, even before special machines were available. Those engravers were mostly trained in Belgium or Italy. In those countries hand-engraving has a very long and important tradition of all masters.

Cutting the surface

Through a combination of pressure and handling of the workpiece, the actual engraving is made. With new ones, mechanically assisted engraving systems, finds the traditional “Hand-slide technology” less and less use. Despite everything, it is still practiced.
An air source is an important foundation for most pneumatic engraving systems. The air is conveyed from a hose into the handpiece and a mechanism is activated. Usually this is a piston. Either the air is activated by a foot switch (similar to a sewing machine or an accelerator pedal) or activated by even more modern hand controls. That technique replaces either a hammer or that “Hand-slide technology”. Internal mechanisms operate with a force of up to 15.000 Beats per minute. This largely replaces the original effort of the original hand engraving.

These methods only reinforce the effort, but in no way supportive of the guidance and control of an engraving.
Hence, decreasing forces at work is the very purpose of a pneumatic system. Much less effort is required as a result.

Well-known examples of these new systems include the GraverMach AT, which was created by GRS Tools or the AirGraver, invented by Steve Lindsay. Today all hand engraving artists work with a combination of burin methods, pneumatic devices, Hammering and the tried and true “Hand-slide technology”. The latter is still used by very modern artists, because the result is usually very detailed, represents delicate and fine work. It is also used as hand engraving in the “Pen stitch style” designated.

The majority of all print manufacturers today, still rely exclusively on the tried and tested “Hand-slide technology”. In combination with pneumatic systems, the procedure is almost perfect. That way of working also reduces the amount of removal of larger pieces of metal, among other things. This is necessary for deep relief engraving or the light western cut technique.

Handpieces in the engraving

In the beginning, handpieces varied very rarely in design. The most common process was handle in hand. That was how you pushed the burin. New pneumatic engraving systems changed this method. Handpieces were designed, to handle a variety of performance areas and shapes. Those handpieces are made by a variety of materials and methods. For example, buttons made of wood can be handcrafted. Or in the form of plastic, Stahl, Brass or various other metals can be realized by machine.

Computer assisted machines

Engraving machines like the K6 (publication) and the K500 (packaging) from the manufacturer Hell Gravur Systems, edit using a diamond pen. In the later process, each cell creates a pressure point. So the K6 is owned by up to 18 Engraving heads, each of which 8.000 Cuts cells per second. With a precision of 0,1 µm and less. They are completely computer-controlled and the entire cylinder manufacturing process is automated.

In this day and age it is quite normal for retailers (mostly with silver goods, Jewelry or award shops), that there is a small one, computer-controlled engraving machine directly on site. This enables the direct engraving of sold products. Those machines are designed for that, that they are very user-friendly to handle. You offer the opportunity, to process a very wide range of products. This includes flat metal plates, Jewelry in various sizes and shapes, as well as cylindrical objects such as stone jugs and mugs.

Most of these machines are operated with an associated computer with special graphics software. This makes it much easier for the user. The software transmits the design in the form of digital signals to the engraving machine and controls the engraving. In contrast to industrial machines, Retail machines are much smaller and have only one diamond head.
That is interchangeable. In this way, the user can use differently shaped diamonds for various effects on surfaces. A wide variety of plastics and metals can be machined in this way. Engraving for glass and crystals is also often possible. However, the brittleness of these materials usually requires more time and effort.

Primarily, retail engraving machines employ two different techniques. The first and most commonly used process, which as “Diamond Drag” referred to as, pushes the cutter through the surface of the material. To create scratches, he pulls on it. Depth and direction are controlled by computer.

The second process is called “Spindel-Cutter” designated. It is similar to that “Diamond Drag”. However, here the engraving head has a flat V-shape including a small diamond and a base. To turn your head even faster, the machine uses simple electronics, while the other pushes itself into the material. Then he presses it together, while the head continues to turn. This enables a much stronger and broader engraving than diamond drag. Thus, the spindle cutter is mainly used for brass plates and pet tags with engraving.

It's simple with the current machines, a very simple one, create individual articles in less than ten minutes. Engraving with diamonds has been an established ritual in modern technology since the 1960s. Laser engraving machines are currently under development. However, mechanical cutting still proves its worth in terms of economic aspects and their quality.
That. 8 Millions of printing cylinders are used annually worldwide by over 4.000 Engravers made.

Design

As a rule, the desired design or work of art is prepared in advance. Although some very experienced too, professional engravers are perfectly capable, to apply tiny contours either on paper or directly on the metal surface during the actual process. The upcoming engraving is marked very gently on a surface with a very sharp point, afterwards marked with a laser and with a very fine felt-tip pen (removable with acetone) or marked in pencil. Occasionally, the patterns are also attached in connection with an ink jet or laser printout. The latest methods of attachment are often presented on the Internet and on forums such as Ganoksin or The Engraver’s Café. All artists can rely on their drawing skills, Leave copyright-free images and designs, or computer-generated artwork and designs. And at the same time design your individual work of art in peace.

Refinement in the engraving

Refinements are often necessary, when the metal being processed is at risk, To start rusting. Or if a colored surface is required, such as a firearm. The possibilities in terms of paint- and finishing techniques are diverse. Finishing also means sanding the surface, with what little, annoying metal splinters can be removed, which are sharp and not very nice to look at. Many engravers prefer a strong contrast to the design, by using black paint or ink. Thus, removed areas in the metal are darkened and thus hidden. Excess paint and ink is removed and allowed to dry.
However, this may not always be desired by the respective artist.

Modern hand engraving

The forgery of an engraved design is due to the high microscopic fine detail, which can be achieved by an engraving master, almost impossible. Banknotes are almost always engraved exclusively. Just like plates, checks, money, Bonds and various other security-related papers. A normal printer could do the fine engraving with precise details of images, which were engraved by hand, do not replicate. They cannot be scanned either. Several engravers work in the American office. A single artist could hardly recreate the entire engraving on a particular banknote or document on his own.

It is also referred to as the modern discipline of hand engraving. She largely survived in some areas specializing in her.
The climax of this special art can be found among others. on shot- and other metal weapons, Musical instruments and jewelry. In commercial terms, hand engraving has now been largely replaced by milling with a CNC engraving or a machine for milling. Despite everything, there are still special applications, where the use of hand engraving tools is irreplaceable.

Different types of engraving

The oldest and most time-consuming form is clearly hand engraving. Here the engraving can take a few days. For this reason, this type of engraving is also quite expensive. In spite of everything, also very individual. But like all skilled trades, In the course of time this work was increasingly replaced by machines. Engraving with a laser is much faster, more precise and also more effective than hand engraving. However, it is also more impersonal. With jewelry, which have a higher individuality, hand engraving is far more personal. Which variant is ultimately decided on, is left to the individual. After all, an engraving should create a personal touch.

The so-called inlay engraving, which is also very complex, is also done by hand. Here, the desired shapes are created in the workpiece with a special tool, Letters or symbols engraved as indentations. They are then filled with liquid gold. There is also the possibility of doing this, to use different colored materials or alloys. At the end, the result is polished and cleaned. In the case of an inlaid engraving, the material must be sufficiently thick, to give a filling. For example, a ring with very thin walls is unsuitable for that method.

Quite a modern one, Diamond engraving is not that expensive. This is done mechanically with a type of milling machine. There is a diamond head on that cutter. The typeface is particularly fine with a diamond engraving. Because it is not particularly deep, there are also no annoying metal chips. Diamond engraving is particularly often used for multi-line texts or different fonts.
The most modern of all types of engraving is laser engraving. At the same time, this is also the cheapest and fastest type of engraving. With this type of decoration, the typeface is much more robust and not quite as fine as with other options. At the same time, there is a great deal of individuality. All imaginable symbols and shapes are possible with a laser engraving. The possibilities are very innovative and diverse, so that you can even write your own handwriting in the form of an engraving. Another great option, to live out your own individuality in the form of an engraving.

What everything is engraved

The most common way of engraving is jewelry. That is due to it, that jewelry is very often given away. Often jewelry is also a proof of love. For this reason, of course, the personal dedication should not be missing. Thus, the recipient can still remember that special gift for many years. In this category, wedding rings are the absolute front runners.

Engravings in detail

Wedding rings: These can be used both on the inside- as well as an engraving on the outside. Of course, that always depends a bit on the individual text, which should be immortalized as an engraving on the ring. A saying, which is also intended for the public, should therefore rather decorate the outside. More personal texts should, however, be given a place on the inside. Usually the first name of the partner or the date of the wedding is also included here. In the past, in addition to the date, only the initials were common. On the other hand, a promise of marriage or a wedding saying in the form of an engraving is clearly outdated. The perpetuation of a particular symbol is also very popular. This can be a common symbol, such as a heart, or a lying figure eight as a sign of eternity. A partner's fingerprint is particularly popular and up-to-date. Lengths too- and latitude of the place, at which you got to know each other, are in great demand as engravings. However, one thing should be kept in mind. The wedding rings and the respective engraving are intended to last forever and the selection should be made carefully!

Call

Not just marriage- or wedding rings, are decorated with an engraving. Friendship rings too, Engagement rings or partner rings are often provided with an engraving. Even with this option, the decision is entirely up to the customer, with which engraving he would like to leave a very personal note. There is hardly a wish that cannot be fulfilled. Depending on the choice of technology and the desired material, almost every need can be met. No matter, whether these are personal texts, Symbol, Data or characters. Personal taste counts here!

Wedding rings

These can be used both on the inside- as well as an engraving on the outside. Of course, that always depends a bit on the individual text, which should be immortalized as an engraving on the ring. A saying, which is also intended for the public, should therefore rather decorate the outside. More personal texts should, however, be given a place on the inside. Usually the first name of the partner or the date of the wedding is also included here. In the past, in addition to the date, only the initials were common. On the other hand, a promise of marriage or a wedding saying in the form of an engraving is clearly outdated. The perpetuation of a particular symbol is also very popular. This can be a common symbol, such as a heart, or a lying figure eight as a sign of eternity. A partner's fingerprint is particularly popular and up-to-date. Lengths too- and latitude of the place, at which you got to know each other, are in great demand as engravings. However, one thing should be kept in mind. The wedding rings and the respective engraving are intended to last forever and the selection should be made carefully!

The engraving should not be missing on a wedding ring!

A particularly beautiful type of decoration is an engraving. Any piece of jewelry of your choice can become a very personal and unique memento. And those memories last just as long as the jewelry that goes with them.
It is up to you to decide, what should be engraved. Regardless of whether it is a font, is an ornament or an ornament. It should always be unique.

In earlier times, a graver was used, which was guided by hand.
In modern times, machines and fine hand milling machines were used. As once with the burin, hand engraving requires extreme precision and the necessary experience. Not to mention a flawless typeface by the engraver. Originally this was a training occupation, which took three years of apprenticeship.

bracelet

These pieces of jewelry are also often engraved. So-called name bracelets in particular are often engraved. bracelet, which consist of different materials, are particularly suitable for engraving. Here it is only crucial, that the area, which should be engraved on, from a noble- or a normal metal. There are no limits to creativity here. With bracelets, the choice of engraving is usually a personal name. This is followed by vows of love and other dates.

Clocks

Those are very happy to be decorated with an engraving. It has almost been the order of the day since the advent of the pocket watch. There used to be pragmatic reasons for this. When the first mass production started, It was often difficult for the individual owners, to keep their watches apart. Engravings helped. For example, personal initials were usually attached to the inner lid or the back. This prevented arguments. Names or initials are also used most frequently for clocks.

pendant

These pieces of jewelry are also very happy with personal information, Names, To wish, Declarations of love, initials, Engraved symbols or characters. Here, too, there are no limits to the creativity of the customer!

cutlery

At first you don't want to believe it. But cutlery is also more often engraved. Everyday cutlery is relatively seldom engraved – that would be a shame.
This is much more of a higher quality cutlery, which is only used on very special occasions. Most of these engravings are the owner's initials. Declarations of love and the like are very rare here. Occasionally a family coat of arms is also engraved. So the cutlery receives an identity card, so to speak. The engraving can be removed again if necessary, however, this usually leaves traces. Thanks to engravings, the cutlery is also relatively safe from theft.

Gravurarmband

A very special one, individual piece for every owner. Due to its personal identification, it always looks very familiar and unique and usually contains a special connection or story. Such a bracelet usually has a special place in the form of metal, on which the engraving can be applied. It is then clearly visible there. Quite initials are very popular with bracelets of this type. As well as a specific date or the name of the child. When buying any piece of jewelry, you should always think about a personal engraving. In this way it is particularly unique and will forever remain an individual one-off. Here material and personal values ​​come together in one. An engraved bracelet is not just a high-quality piece of jewelry with a certain value, but at the same time also an object with a personal reference. A beautiful symbol in the long run!