Engraved Rings

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

Decorating rings and other jewelry with text or a symbolic image learned in ancient times. According to Jewish sources, a start was made in the time of 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 calmed Solomon, the ring became a talisman and a symbol of wisdom.

In another legend it says that the finger of God was written on the finger, which served as a symbol of the extraordinary wisdom of the king.

Whatever it was, but the fashion for these products began in the Middle Ages. Europeans are increasingly wearing rings borrowed from the Egyptians. They became the family ornaments of the French and the British, 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 courtiers.

Soon inscription spread to wedding rings. And it was decided to write the text inside the decoration.

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

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

From the beginning to the end, the whole process is performed by the hands of a master with the help of incisors called shtihel. This is the most ancient method, which today is relevant and very much appreciated.

The price for such an 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 hand engraving, original texts and highly artistic images are obtained.

This is the easiest and most inexpensive way to apply patterns on the rings. Engraving is done on a specially designed machine. The only drawback - the inability to make the inscription (image) convex or voluminous. The surface of the ringlet at the same time 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 performs engraving on perfectly smooth rings with a glossy surface. Since there are no chemical reagents in the drawing process, the print remains brilliant for a long time, it will not fade and will not be erased.

This ultramodern look almost lacks inaccuracies and damages. The laser beam is precisely directed and also exactly moves along the trajectory, according to the created sketch, which is incorporated in the computer program. The laser heats the surface of the ring pointwise, 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, since it is not exposed to the aggressive environment. And for the newlyweds is a personal message.

Determined by laser engraving on the image. It has a gray saturated color.

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

Engraving is obtained by “sinking” as a result of drawing recesses on the ring with the help of a diamond needle or mechanical machine.

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

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

Variants of inscriptions and prints are countless, but, unfortunately, the imagination of engravers and ring holders can be limited only by the area of ​​the product.

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, it is interesting for many to wear a ring with a plot drawing 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 deep and sacred meaning.

Every self-respecting fan of fiction must have a favorite character's ring. For example, the One-Ring Ring from the Lord of the Rings trilogy by S. Tolkien is extremely popular.

Girls with creative thinking like products with catch phrase in Latin or any other language. Believers are delighted with copies labeled "Save and Preserve" or with lines of prayer.

Engraving classic wedding rings is in great demand. They newlyweds record significant information for them. For example, their names (affectionate nicknames, nicknames), the date of the betrothal, and possibly the number of the first date or day of acquaintance, some additionally indicate the place. Couples with a sense of humor capture phone numbers, quotes from a movie or a favorite song 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 composite rings with engraving. Invented inscription is placed on the lower base, closed by a wide upper ring. Together they are fastened with a special lock. And if you move the upper part, then the closed record from prying eyes will be visible.

In the portfolio of the master there are many humorous and classic inscriptions. More often there are love messages, talking about sincere feelings for their half. For example:

• “Caught” or “voluntarily”;
• "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”, “at a good hour”. On memorable gifts they write "with love", "for a long memory."

Who likes short inscriptions, a variant of the phrase can be "movement - life".

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.

How many examples of quotes and phrases you would read, but the words for your little ring should come from the heart and soul

It is important to take into account some of the nuances before you carry your wedding ring or ordinary engraving ring.

A product that is unsuitable for you in size should be corrected before applying the chosen text or print. Changing the ringlet after applying the image will distort the engraving hopelessly and spoil it accordingly.

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

• The engraving of silver and jewelry steel rings will be inexpensive.
• Tin and melchior are too soft, so they are absolutely not suitable.
• As for gold, it is advisable to choose a sample 585 product. 950 samples are fusible and too plastic, so the possibility of image distortion or blurring is not excluded.
• Platinum and palladium respond very well to any kind of engraving.

The smaller the width of the product, the more concise should be the inscription and the more unusual it will look. Of course, the masters will be able to fit the text in a pair of lines, but it may be difficult to read because of the small print.

Also pay attention to punctuation and spelling, because errors can not be erased.

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

And finally, I want to say that the engraving is able to make an ordinary ringlet unique, and for little money.