Engraved rings

Words and symbols play an important role in our lives. Sometimes it’s enough to hear a single phrase and become the happiest in the world, and sometimes it’s enough to read a couple of words beautifully engraved on the ring and understand what the meaning of life is. The spoken words are just air, and the drawn letters are the memory for centuries.

They learned to decorate rings and other jewelry with text or a symbolic image in ancient times. According to Jewish sources, the foundation was laid during the life and rule of King Solomon.

There is a legend that the king was presented with a ring with the short phrase "This will pass." Once, in a fit of anger, he took off his gift and noticed on the inside the text "And this too will pass." The phrase reassured Solomon, the ring became a talisman and a symbol of wisdom.

Another legend says that God's name was written on the finger, which served as a symbol of the king’s extraordinary wisdom

Whatever it was, but the fashion for these products began in the Middle Ages. Europeans increasingly began to wear rings borrowed from the Egyptians. They became family decorations of the French and English, who tried their best to personalize them with engraving. The rulers gave such rings to their favorites, as a symbol of their location to the court.

Soon, the inscription spread to the wedding rings. Moreover, it was customary to write the text inside the decoration.

The first engraving machines appeared in the Baroque era. This expanded the capabilities of the craftsmen and influenced the mass production of products.

Engraving on the ringlets varies in technology and application methods. The importance of the font and its size plays an important role.

From beginning to end, the whole process is done by the hands of the master with the help of incisors called shtikhel. This is the oldest method that is relevant and very much appreciated today.

The price for such engraving is quite high. It is caused by the highest skill of the engraver and accuracy, because the smallest mistake irreparably spoils the ring. On the other hand, thanks to manual engraving, original texts and highly artistic images are obtained.

This is the easiest and most inexpensive way to apply patterns to rings. Engraving is done on a machine specially designed for this. The only drawback is the inability to make the inscription (image) convex or voluminous. The surface of the ring should be perfectly flat. The size of the machine also limits the size of the engraving.

A special machine is equipped with a diamond-coated needle, which engraves on perfectly even rings with a glossy surface. Since there are no chemicals in the drawing process, the print remains brilliant for a long time, it will not fade and will not be erased.

This ultramodern species has almost no inaccuracies or the possibility of damage. The laser beam is precisely directed and also precisely moves along the trajectory, according to the created sketch, which is embedded in the computer program. The laser heats the surface of the ring point, as a result of which the metal melts, changing its color and creating the desired texture. As a result, cavities are obtained, of which the engraver makes an inscription or pattern.

In this way, you can engrave not only on the outer surface, but also on the inside. The latter type is practical, as it is not exposed to aggressive environments. And for the newlyweds is a personal message.

Laser engraving is determined from the image. It has a saturated gray color.

Manually or using a laser, individual sections between the letters on the precious metal are cut off, as a result, the relief becomes voluminous and rises above the surface of the ring.

Engraving is obtained "sinking" due to the application of recesses on the ring using a diamond needle or a mechanical machine.

The text is applied in a font that can be read, that is, without unnecessary winding. For example, it can be monogram - AL1, ALS, Fl or RM. Decorative, for example, PLN, Coventry and Alienware, is also popular.

Ideally, if the phrase consists of no more than 20 letters. Depending on the size of the ring, the font height and width are selected.

The options for inscriptions and prints are countless, but, unfortunately, only the product area can limit the imagination of engravers and ring owners.

What will be applied to the product is determined only by the mood of its owner and his character.

In addition to names and memorable phrases, many are interested in wearing a ring with a plot pattern or with special characters.

Girls with a romantic mood are often asked to depict hearts, flowers, a beautiful pair of pigeons or other birds, various ribbons.

Those who are fond of mysticism and esotericism endow their fingers with the same mystical symbols with a deep and sacred meaning.

Every self-respecting science fiction fan must have a beloved hero ring. For example, the “Ring of omnipotence” from the trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” by S. Tolkien is unusually popular.

Creative-thinking girls like products with catchphrases in Latin or any other language. Believers are delighted with copies with the inscription "Save and save" or with lines from prayer.

Engraving classic wedding rings is in great demand. Newlyweds write down information that is meaningful to them. For example, your names (affectionate nicknames, nicknames), the date of the engagement, perhaps the date of the first date or date of acquaintance, some additionally indicate the place. Humorous couples capture phone numbers, movie quotes, or favorite songs on the surface.

Interesting models with phrases broken into two wedding rings. One half is engraved on the product of the bride, and the second ends on the product of the future husband or vice versa.

In addition to classic products, newlyweds are offered compound rings with engraving. The coined inscription is placed on a lower base, closed with a wide upper ring. Together they are fastened with a special lock. And if you move the upper part, then a closed record from prying eyes will be visible.

The master’s portfolio has many humorous and classic inscriptions. Often there are love messages that speak of sincere feelings for your soul mate. For example:

• “Caught” or “of good will”;
• “Not subject to change”;
• “I live / breathe you”;
• “Together and forever” or “forever yours”;
• "you are my happiness";
• “Approved”;
• "You are me" or "my world is you."

There are also wishes “for happiness,” “good afternoon.” On memorable gifts they write “with love”, “for a long memory”.

Those who like short inscriptions can use the phrase “movement - life” as a phrase.

There are a number of romantic phrases and quotes:

• "Te extrano" - I miss you.
• "Hasta los últimos días" - until the last day.
• “I love you” - I love you, but it can sound in all languages ​​of the world (Miluji te - in Czech, Jeg elsker dig - in Danish).
• "Actions are stronger than words" - actions are more important than words.
• "You are the master of your life" - you are the master of your life.

No matter how many examples of quotes and phrases you read, but the words for your little ring must come from the soul and from the heart

It is important to take into account some nuances before carrying your engagement or regular ring to engraving.

A product that is not suitable for you in size should be adjusted before applying the text or print you have chosen. Changing the ring after applying the image will hopelessly distort the engraving and accordingly ruin it.

Not every precious or cheap metal is suitable for engraving. Material properties will affect the complexity of the work, and therefore the cost of the service:

• Engraving rings made of silver and jewelry steel will cost a lot.
• Too soft tin and cupronickel, so they categorically do not fit.
• As for gold, it is advisable to choose a sample product 585. Sample models 950 are fusible and too plastic, so the possibility of distortion or blurriness of the image is not ruled out.
• Platinum and palladium lend themselves very well to any kind of engraving.

The smaller the width of the product, the more concise the inscription should be and the more unusual it will look. Of course, wizards will be able to accommodate text in a couple of lines, only it will probably be difficult to read due to the small print.

Also pay attention to punctuation and spelling, because mistakes cannot be erased.

Before applying various esoteric signs, magical or folk symbols, as well as runes or hieroglyphs, it is important to know what the symbol means. Not everyone is suitable for a mascot ring. You should also be careful about phrases in a foreign language. They will become not only part of the ring, but also the motto of your life.

And finally, I want to say that engraving can make an ordinary ring unique, and for little money.