Id like to have my wifes wedding ring engraved. Whats the difference between hand and machine engraving?
Hand engraving allows for more flexibility and custom designs since it’s done entirely free-hand. The hand-held engraving tools go deeper into the metal so the engraving lasts longer and is visually sharper. Machine engraving consists of an engraver following a template to form the letters of a design. It’s less costly, but there is less depth and it isn’t as striking as a hand engraved piece. Whether you’re having ring personally engraved or you’ve noticed a particular motif you like on a piece of existing jewelry, it’s important to discuss with your sales associate what will work best for the look you are trying to achieve.
