Wedding bands made of alternative metals such as tungsten and titanium can usually be engraved, but the engraving is lighter than on gold or platinum rings. At Koser Jewelers, we offer dozens of engraving options, including various fonts and symbols.
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Should a wedding ring be engraved?
Adding a personal inscription to your wedding jewelry adds meaning to the most important piece of jewelry you’ll ever have. It makes it yours. It is a romantic gesture to engrave an inscription inside your love’s ring. And if you add dates you’ll never forget your anniversary!
How much does it cost to engrave a ring?
Ring Engraving Cost
“Engraving is relatively affordable,” says Fraser. “It all depends on the character count of what you want to be engraved. The average cost ranges from $50-$100 and most rings accommodate between 15-30 characters.”
Can rings be engraved after purchase?
It’s never too late. You can engrave your wedding rings any time, whether it’s before you’re married or years afterward. A traditional inscription includes initials and wedding date, but you can be much more creative and meaningful with your engraving.
Can any ring be engraved?
In general, if your ring is wider than 3mm, you should be fine, and a width of 5-7mm seems to offer the best opportunity for a good inscription. Take a good look at the ring to see how much space you have available, and don’t forget to get the jeweler’s opinion of what can be engraved on it.
Does engraving devalue a ring?
Engravings and custom touches that the jewelry owner added make the item more special to them, but might affect the value somewhere down the line. What appeals to one individual may not appeal to another, making the item less re-sellable.
How much does it cost to engrave a wedding band?
$25 to $75 per ring
Wedding band engraving is an overall affordable process, typically ranging in price from $25 to $75 per ring. Factors that influence the cost include number of characters and method of engraving.
What do you usually engrave on wedding band?
The MOST popular thing to get engraved on your wedding bands is your partner’s initials, his/her name or both of your names and/or your wedding date. It’s a traditional take on wedding band engraving. It’s a good way to add a symbolic touch to an otherwise plain wedding band, and you know you’ll love it forever.
What should be engraved on a wedding ring?
Traditional Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas
- A Monogram Of Your New Initials.
- Your New Last Name.
- Your Wedding Date.
- Your Engagement Date.
- The Date You Met.
- The Date You First Said “I Love You”
- The Name Of A Significant Location.
- Your Nicknames For Each Other.
How wide does a band have to be to be engraved?
How wide does the band need to be? As you might expect, the thinner the band, the trickier it is to engrave (and the harder it will be to read what is engraved!). All of our experts agree that 2mm is the minimum band width for engraving, though 3mm is preferred.
Do jewelers engrave?
Make the request to get your ring engraved by your jeweler when you order the ring. Note that not every jeweler performs wedding ring engraving; If they can’t do it, they should be able to refer you to an engraver.
How much does laser engraving a ring cost?
Typically, the costs involved in laser engraving is $25.00.
How many words can you engrave on a ring?
The number of characters that can be engraved will depend on the finger size of the ring that is being engraved. Most rings can accommodate between 15 -30 characters (characters include letters, numbers and spaces. So for example “I Love You” is 8 letters, but actually 10 characters including the spaces).
Is it better to get a bigger or smaller ring?
Remember, it’s definitely better to size a ring up if you’re unsure. A ring that’s too large is easier to adjust than a ring that’s too small. No ring will be perfect but strive for the best fitting ring that you can. The closer you can get to your accurate size, the better off you’ll be.
Can a ring engraving be removed?
Removing an Engraving
To remove an engraving, a jeweler has to laser the metal at the area of the engraving, blasting it to level out the texture of the metal. Once this is done, the jeweler polishes the item and restores it to a smooth, blank surface.
How small of a ring can you engrave?
We recommend rings that are no smaller than 3mm in width. This will help give us enough space to engrave your words with ease, however, 2mm width would be the minimum.
Do you engrave the engagement ring or wedding band?
In most cases, jewelry is engraved, though other gifts can be as well. Any message that you want to engrave in a ring must fit the limited amount of space on the band, so you will need to keep yours short and sweet. How does it work?
Do most people engrave engagement rings?
The answer is: all jewellery, whether it’s a bracelet with a quote, a gold pendant with a loving inscription –– it’s all possible. Although experience tells us that wedding and engagement rings are the most popular choices for engraving.
Will resizing a ring damage the engraving?
This will not affect the engraving. Number of sizes down: To size a ring down, the jeweler has to take out metal. If you’re going a lot of sizes down, this may potentially affect a long engraving as part of the ring will have to be removed.
How much does engraving usually cost?
On average, engraving costs $50, with prices ranging from $45-$97. Some engravers may charge hourly rates as well. The average hourly rate is $95 per hour. However, costs can vary depending on the item you want engraved, the text you choose, colors and more.
How long does it take to get something engraved?
It can take as little as a couple of hours or less but more complicated pieces or engravings can take longer. However, speak to your jeweler for a more accurate time frame, but Quick Jewelry Repairs have a turn around of one business day regardless of complicated jewelry.