Choosing which style of engraving you like can be a daunting choice - especially if you are purchasing the signet ring as a gift! This blog post aims to help clearly show the difference between the 3 styles, and hopefully make your decision easier.
SURFACE ENGRAVING With this style you get to choose if you would like black enamel - the above image shows how it will look without the enamel. Despite being called surface engraving it is still very deep - deeper than a laser engraving; and the amount of shading and detail that can be included is phenomenal. SEAL ENGRAVING This style is deep carved in reverse - this in turn allows a 3D wax impression to be produced, just as it would have happened hundreds, if not thousands of years ago. This is a very traditional style of engraving. Any lettering on the design will be engraved backwards on the signet to ensure it is the correct way around in your wax stamp. We also sell sealing wax kits should you wish to have a go at creating wax impressions yourself! It's easy and fun! BACKGROUND REMOVED This style is a more modern option - although extremely time consuming and intricate to produce. These rings come with black enamel as standard to really make the details pop. Background removal is best suited to larger signet face sizes. This exclusive new signet ring shape is now available to order.
The face is 15mm high x 12mm wide. This versatile shape will suit many styles of engraving - a great canvas! Available in Sterling Silver, 9ct or 18ct Yellow, White & Rose Gold and Platinum. To get a quote please email [email protected] This book is a hand engraver's bible - it's the Fairbairn's Book of Crests Vol II (used in conjunction with Vol I) - it shows the Crests for many many families of Great Britain and Ireland - an invaluable asset to own and absolutely fascinating to just browse through.
If you're unsure of your family Crest we may be able to assist in your search - email [email protected] for further details. We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
We've had so many wonderful clients this year and have created some amazing pieces - we're looking forward to creating many more in 2019! Thank you for all your support, it means a lot M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S If you like a matching set you've come to the right place!
We offer signet rings, cufflinks, tie pins and money clips - which can all be personalised with a matching hand engraved design. You could have your family crest or coat of arms, or maybe you would prefer your initials or company logo, or perhaps a personalised patternwork? The options are endless when creating your very own bespoke matching set.... ![]() If you're one for standing out from the crowd, not following the masses and like things to be just that little bit different then this is something for you....it's our new hexagonal signet ring! As with all our signet rings, it is stamped from a solid sheet of metal and not cast, meaning there is no porosity and it's just crying out to be hand engraved! All rings are made to order. For all enquiries email [email protected] |
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