stamp·ing | ˈstam-piŋ
verb
A method which uses a punch or die to cut or emboss metal with a mark
Stamping involves applying a punch or a die to metal to emboss it with a mark of some kind. Stamping can be done by hand as it has been done traditionally or by more precise machinery depending on the type of stamp being applied. Hand stamping dates back thousands of years and provides a natural, organic look to what might otherwise be engraved by a machine. The process involves using a punch, die, or a hammer and stamp combination and can be meticulous, careful work depending on the design or words being stamped into the jewelry.
