The custom hand engraving of jewelry is a skill that takes many years to master. But skill is not the only element required to make a master engraver. This is also an art form, and so the talent of the individual engraver plays a significant role in the quality of the finished product.
Here at Joseph Jewelry, we are fortunate to have a very talented hand engraver. The work is of the highest quality you’ll find anywhere, and that enables us to offer you the opportunity to incorporate these types of elegant and personal details on your fine custom jewelry at a level of detail and precision that’s second to none.
Custom Hand Engraving StylesBecause all custom hand engraving is completed here in our Bellevue, WA location, we can replicate any design or pattern you’d like to see. That means you can include a distinctly personal element on your piece, which will help enhance its significance and also ensure it’s truly one-of-a-kind.
There are some basic styles used in jewelry engraving, and any of them can be customized to match your personal taste. Some common options include scroll, floral scroll, wheat, half wheat, leaf, half leaf, and celtic. Our experts can show you examples of all of these styles and more, as well as offer suggestions on ways to adjust them and make them unique to your piece.
While we can put just about any type of engraving on any item, the size and shape of the area to be worked on should be taken into consideration when you’re making your decision about the type of engraving you’d like. For instance, the width of the band of a ring can determine which styles are possible to engrave on it, as well as which will look the best.
In addition to traditional engraving, where the design is carved into the piece, we also offer relief engraving. This is a very time consuming process and requires exceptional skill to complete properly. It essentially involves cutting away the background, leaving the design raised, and it is considered to be the most elegant and ornate form of engraving.
The added time and exceptional skill required to complete this type of engraving does make it more expensive as well. But the wonderful effect it creates means it is a truly exquisite detail to add to your custom piece.
All hand engraving requires a tool called the graver, and there are different shapes of gravers for different styles of engraving. These gravers are created by the artist, and they determine both what shape is cut out of the metal during the engraving process and how deep the design goes.
Because the artist is the one shaping each new graver, their individual skill matters a great deal when it comes to the overall quality of the engraving once it’s complete. The ability to make new specialized gravers is also what allows us to offer nearly limitless options when it comes to the types and styles of patterns that can be included on your fine custom jewelry.
The other main tool that our engraver uses is a bench microscope. This is essential due to the fine detail and precision required to complete this type of engraving at the level of quality that we provide.
In addition to engraving new custom pieces, we can also restore the engraving on older pieces you already have. This type of repair and restoration service can really give new life to an older piece, and we will return it to you in like-new condition.
To complete any type of engraving restoration, we first identify the pattern that was originally used. We then select the appropriate tools and create new gravers if necessary to match the existing design perfectly.
We can also add custom engraving to an older piece even if it wasn’t there to begin with. This is a great way to refresh an item, and it can also help you increase the personal significance of the piece. Whether you’re looking to revitalize an old family heirloom or you want to make a new ring better reflect your personal style, our custom hand engraving services may be just what you’re looking for.
I had Joseph Jewelry design and create a custom engagement/13th wedding anniversary ring for me entirely online. I was very nervous making an online purchase of this magnitude. A few thousand dollars isn't chump change for us. You make a good faith down payment, and then a kind of pay as you go type thing that made me much more comfortable spending that kind of money online. Another thing that made me very comfortable was their outstanding customer service. Right away Andrea answered my first email and we began discussing what I was looking for. She answered all of my emails in a very timely manner. In fact the customer service I received during the entire process was exceptional. Next thing was the design process. They make it very easy. Their website works flawlessly, easy to use and navigate. Pictures can be uploaded when you create an account so that you can show them your ideas. Or you just tell them what you're thinking, and then they come back with a drawing of what they think you want. If its not quite right they keep tweaking it until you're 100% happy. When I gave them my ideas Bonnie came back with drawings that were dead on, as if she had read my mind. I was completely impressed. She is awesome. Helpful, patient, and very sweet. I was picky about my center stone and Danny made sure I got exactly what I was asking for...again, Awesome customer service. They ALL honestly care about making you happy. They are happy to answer questions, or educate you on anything you may not understand. When my ring was finished (2 days ahead of schedule) Mike made sure my ring was shipped the same day, UPS 2nd day (free) and got me the tracking number within 15 minutes of my final payment. And finally...the ring. OMG. I have never seen such a stunning, glorious, magnificent, gorgeous, flawless piece of jewelry in my life. Ever. I really cant even find the words to adequately describe how in love with my ring I am. Its even more beautiful than anything I could have imagined. The craftsmanship is superb. The stones, exquisite. They have a loyal customer for life. I'll never buy a piece of jewelry from anyone else. Thank you to everyone at Joseph Jewelry for a wonderful experience, and a family heirloom.
