Engraving of your jewelry offered at the Celinni workshop
Engraving your jewelry is a crucial step in personalizing your ring. Elle is important to make it unique and recognizable. The laser engraving service is offered with all the jewelry from the Celinni provided of course that it is technically feasible.
You will be able to choose the font and special characters such as hearts and symbols. We are only limited by the surface so that the engraving on the jewelry is clear and readable.
The little history of jewelry engraving:
Engraved jewelry has existed for several millennia, we know this thanks to the discoveries of historians and archaeologists.
The Egyptians are recognized in the history of jewelry for having advanced techniques and splendid work on their jewelry. For example, in the art of engraving, Egyptian rings with hieroglyphics are extremely well-known and reflect the splendor of their work.
Rings are not the only jewelry that were engraved by the Egyptians. Indeed, pectoral necklaces, bracelets, pendants are also an example of the art that the Egyptians excelled in.
(Fun fact: The Egyptians also engraved precious stones. They attributed healing powers and certain virtues to these stones.)
They were not the only ones to engrave jewelry. The Greeks and Romans adopted their traditions, they took simple rings and adorned them with engraved stones. (Fun fact: these people were the creators of cameos. Cameos are fine stones chiseled to form a figure in relief). The Greeks depicted portraits of heroines or goddesses from mythology. Whereas the Romans desacralized jewelry, they engraved women from everyday life.
Example of engraving a cameo ring:
The dimension of engraving then takes on a new twist, jewelry becomes ornamental and intimate. Jewelry, often made of gold at that time, holds personal and precious value. They increasingly resemble the meaning we attach to our jewelry today.
In the Middle Ages, engraving was used on signet rings. They represented the family's coat of arms or initials. This tradition of the signet ring is still widely used today. Many children (often boys) receive a gold signet ring with their initials engraved on it for their 18th birthday.
Why engrave a piece of jewelry?
The engraving of jewelry refers to an intimate and personal meaning. This engraving carries significance, it is a custom that has existed for millennia as we have seen with the example of the signet ring.
Even before having a sentimental meaning, engraving served as a social distinction. Indeed, engraving was a mark of nobility or recognition. One might think that engraving is just a trend, but it is indeed a custom that is found at different moments in life. This engraving can be a mark of tenderness, love, victory and many others.
It is a way of showing and proving what one can feel in a different way than through speech. It is an act, an acknowledgment towards oneself or towards someone who is dear to us.
For example, engraving wedding rings, which are themselves a proof of love, strengthens the bond between two soulmates who are bound for life.
Engraving a piece of jewelry is a way to experience moments of life, it's about pleasing oneself and pleasing others, it's about remembering a person, a place, a feeling...
On what occasions to offer an engraved jewel?
There are different ways and times to give an engraved piece of jewelry. But be careful, there isn't necessarily a reason to give an engraved piece of jewelry.
At Birth:
A newborn is always a wonderful gift from nature. Their arrival fills the family with happiness, it's a new chapter that begins. So why not give this child or even the parents a engraved ring or a medallion with the birth date or the first name of the newborn?
(Of course, the child will wait until they are older before wearing the jewelry!) This kind of gift brings immense joy and is a change from traditional birth gifts.
The Celinni also offers you a selection of "Birthstone" rings. To learn more about Birthstones, click here. (Put Birthstone article link)
For a birthday:
We have previously seen that a boy (most often) is given a signet ring engraved with his initials on his 18th birthday. It can be the same for a girl with a thinner ring and for example a stone, and the engraving is located inside or directly on the ring. No one forgets their 18th birthday, it's a ring that can be worn for life, it's a ring that reminds us of memories, memories of the first day of our freedom.
This could also be for a wedding anniversary or for a birthday above or below 18 years old.
Know that offering this kind of gift will always be exceptional, the person to whom you offer it will be surprised and delighted by this kind of attention. We don't think enough about this delicate attention when buying a ring.
Be careful though, with what you choose to engrave on the ring. Choose something simple, a date, a first name, or even a small phrase that will delight the person concerned.
To celebrate your love:
At any moment in your relationship, for Valentine's Day, for the anniversary of your meeting, or simply to please your partner, offering an engraved piece of jewelry is always a good idea.
You don't know what to engrave? There are many ideas, be creative! Ask to engrave the GPS coordinates of the place where you met, have the nickname you gave them engraved, or a pattern that has a meaning for both of you.
For the alliances:
A tradition dictates that wedding rings should be engraved. Often they are engraved with the wedding date or a declaration of your love such as "I love you," "Forever" ...
The ideas are still numerous and varied. This delicate attention is yet another proof of love, of an eternal bond.
For the holidays:
What if you gave your mother or father a beautiful engraved piece of jewelry for their special day? Mother's Day and Father's Day are always golden opportunities to make them happy.
This customization is sentimental and very intimate. It's time to make them happy. Have your first name engraved, those of your brothers and sisters, or even those of the grandchildren (for Grandmother's Day for example).
Why not give your mother an even more meaningful ring with your birthstone, those of your siblings, and add an engraving. This unique and love-filled ring is a fantastic way to show that you are grateful and happy. The Celinni offers a custom jewelry service, feel free to request a quote. (Put link to workshop)
There are many occasions to offer an engraved piece of jewelry. For the engraving, be creative, imagine what would please the person who is the recipient of this wonderful gift.
And above all, don't deny yourself, also indulge yourself. Do you want to celebrate a personal victory? Why not opt for a personal and unique piece of jewelry with an engraving?
What are the engraving services of the Celinni ?
The Celinni We offer a state-of-the-art engraving service. Indeed, our workshops are equipped with the latest generation of laser engraving machines.
This new technology allows us to create any type of engraving: letters, numbers, symbols... We offer you to choose the font, the number of characters, the choice of writing (foreign or not) and even the pictogram.
You can request an engraving on a Celinni jewel that you have just purchased. On our website, there is an engraving tab available with a choice of fonts. If you make an appointment with one of our diamond dealers, do not hesitate to express your engraving wishes and they will be fulfilled.
If your jewelry is a Celinni piece, the engraving service is free. Even if your jewelry was purchased some time ago, it can be engraved by us.
At Celinni, you can also have a piece of jewelry engraved that does not come from our collections, i.e. a piece of jewelry from another brand. Together, we will then see what is possible to do. To guide you better, discover the price of our engravings: We offer you an engraving as well as a polish-rhodium plating for the sum of 65 € (Fun fact: The polish-rhodium plating is a step that allows to clean and restore shine to your jewelry, click here to know more). (Insert link article What is rhodium plating)
1It is possible to engrave a diamond with a laser!
2Engraving is primarily an art that has always been used with the aim of producing images on paper.
3Laser engraving is not the only way to engrave your jewelry. There is also: diamond mechanical engraving, computer-assisted diamond engraving, and manual engraving.
Advice from the diamond dealer:
Engraving a piece of jewelry is an extraordinary way of making statements or showing that you are present.
- Do not hesitate to ask your jeweler or diamond dealer what can be done. Be creative.
- If you are unsure about the font or if you are afraid that the number of characters might be too large, please contact us. We are at your disposal for all your requests.
Congratulations! You know everything about engraving and its evolution. Do not hesitate to get in touch with the Celinni for more information.
