Engraving on wedding rings

A wedding is a special event. Engraving on wedding rings allows you to make it even more intimate.

Once upon a time in Russia there was a custom. Before the wedding, people exchanged rings with special inscriptions. Lovers placed phrases on jewelry that reflected their general views on family life. It was believed that the inscription would help the spouses to follow the chosen path.

Engagement accessories were often inherited. They were considered a great family heirloom.. And each next generation was destined to follow the parting words written on the decoration.

However, there is also a sign that engraving on wedding rings is undesirable. According to this belief, accessories that are smooth and free from decorations and inscriptions contribute to a smooth and easy path for a young family.

Another sign says that the engagement ring should not be in the hands of others, including the hands of the engraver. Adherents of this point of view advise, as a last resort, to give rings to create an inscription only after marriage.

Truthfulness will not have practical confirmation, so believing in them or not is a personal matter for everyone. Statistics show that many young people prefer to emphasize the significance of their relationship with a personal phrase. After all, every couple in love has words that have a special meaning, and engraving them on rings is a very romantic gesture.

There are several types of engraving depending on the application method:

• manual
• diamond
• laser
• shtikhelnaya
• photoengraving.

Laser technology is the most popular among newlyweds. The essence of the method is to burn out the top layer of metal. In this regard, the inscription has a darker color.

Diamond engraving is carried out using the sharp edge of a diamond. A phrase written in this way is profound and brilliant.

The manual method of applying letters requires special skill. Professional execution allows you to get an elegant and neat inscription. Usually manual work is much more expensive.

In addition to choosing an engraving method, it is worth deciding on the location of the inscription. It can be both outside and inside the jewelry.

The phrase on the outside of the accessory attracts attention and is an additional decoration. The second option is more intimate. It allows you to hide a personal and important phrase only for you from prying eyes. That is why most spouses prefer it.

In addition, the inscription is often engraved on the inside and for practical reasons. So it is not exposed to the external environment and remains in excellent condition for a long time.

You also need to choose the appearance of the letters. They may be convex. In this case, the master removes the extra layers of metal around the inscription. Or the letters can be recessed. This effect is achieved by cutting out the phrase itself.

It is important to remember that it is no longer possible to correct the size of a ring with a finished engraving. Therefore, before ordering, make sure that the ring fits you perfectly.

Classic

The most common phrases for the symbol of eternal love:

• the names or initials of the bride and groom
• date of acquaintance, first kiss, proposal or marriage
• words of confession in feelings

Phrases

Popular Russian phrases that lovers choose for this event:

• the whole world is in you
• together forever
• you are the meaning of my life
• I breathe you
• you are in my heart

English expressions are no less popular:

• Happy to love you - happy (s) in love with you
• God joined us - we are together by the will of God
• My heart is yours forever - my heart belongs to you

One of the most romantic languages ​​in the world (French) does not leave indifferent many Russian-speaking young people. Here are beautiful words of love in this language:

• Autre Ne Vueil - only you
• Je T'aime - I love you

Original

In addition to beautiful, but classic examples of phrases for wedding rings, unusual ideas often come to the mind of lovers.

Here are some samples of the originality of the newlyweds:

• spouses phone numbers
• affectionate nicknames or nicknames from social networks
• the place where lovers met or kissed for the first time
• romantic book quotes

An interesting option could be a touching phrase from your favorite movie or song. This is especially suitable for couples for whom a particular masterpiece of music or cinema is associated with their love story. The most popular are the following options:

• Love is in my heart - my heart is full of love
• Love me tender - love me tenderly
• Is this love

Cheerful young people can also show humor. Quite often, such playful inscriptions as “Farewell, freedom”, “Game over” and others are made on wedding rings.

Infinity symbol

The inverted figure eight sign has many meanings. Some consider the symbol of infinity a talisman against negative events. Others perceive it as the personification of eternity, the unification of the beginning and end of the life cycle. In some cultures, the sign of infinity symbolized unlimited power.

The image of the eight on wedding rings is not uncommon. In this case, this sign becomes a symbol of the unity of two halves, smoothly turning into each other and making up a single whole. Many newlyweds want to make such an engraving as a sign of the incomprehensible depth of their feelings and boundless tenderness for each other.

Names

The names of the bride and groom on wedding rings are a classic option. The best choice of accessories for such an engraving will be paired rings.

These can be twin rings (the same in color and style). Usually these are modest and concise decorations.

Also, lovers can choose similar, but slightly different rings. Jewelry in such a pair may have a different shade, size of gems or the amount of decor.

The third option for paired wedding rings is products made in the same style. Such rings have noticeable differences in appearance, but are somewhat similar to each other. It can be the same pattern, metal color or stones decorating the accessory.

Slavic

In ancient times, the Slavs revered the god Yarilo.The great lord of the sun supported all the inhabitants of the planet Earth. According to legend, every person has a connection with this deity through the ring finger. The choice of a finger for a wedding ring was due to this.

Wedding rings were then made of different metals. The groom brought his beloved a gold ring. So he gave the bride the "solar" male energy. The girl gave her future husband a silver ring. This accessory symbolized the female energy of the moon.

It was believed that the exchange of such rings contribute to harmony in the new family. Often, wedding decorations were passed down from generation to generation with parting words and wishes for a life of love and understanding. Age only added magic power to jewelry and made them more valuable.

Slavic wedding rings were divided into two types. The first included ornaments with a smooth surface. The second included products with a single pattern, which did not reduce, but only exaggerated the protective magical power of the rings.

The symbol, which means the union of two genera, had a special name - "wedding". The pattern protected the spouses from misfortunes and obstacles on the path of life, creating ease of relationships and family happiness. It symbolized the pattern and the merging of the souls of the newlyweds. Under the protection of the amulet, a man and a woman harmoniously complemented each other, forming “we” instead of “I”.

The wedding man looked like several interconnected rings. Their identical size emphasized the equality of spouses in family life. At the same time, the system consisting of rings was not closed.

Her openness spoke of the fact that it is worth remembering about other close people who are outside the formed family (parents and other relatives).It also meant the continuation of the family, unlimited by two people. The spouses were destined to multiply and preserve family wisdom, passing it on to their future children and grandchildren.

Those who wish to join the traditions of their ancestors can purchase wedding rings made in the Slavic style even today. The inscriptions on such rings are made in Russian or in Latin.

It is important to choose the font of the inscription. The best for these purposes are considered classic options. If you wish, you can also prefer a monogrammed, decorative font. The main thing is that it should not be too ornate. Otherwise, the letters will be illegible.

You should not try to fit a large text on one miniature decoration. Too small letters will make it unreadable, and the result will disappoint you. Appropriate width and height of symbols are chosen by the master in each case individually, taking into account the size of the accessory.

If you still doubt the length of the statement, follow the example of some newlyweds. Often, for this case, sentences are chosen that consist of as many characters (including spaces) as the size of the ring. That is, for a size 17 decoration, a phrase of 17 characters will be optimal, etc.

When choosing an engraving place, pay attention to the design of the ring.Smooth and rounded decorations allow you to make a neat and beautiful inscription on any side. On rings decorated with patterns and precious stones, it is better to place the phrase inside.

Be mindful of the time. Engraving an inscription on shiny metal is not as easy as it seems. Such work does not tolerate haste, therefore, when preparing for the celebration, it is worth considering this moment.

Check with the master for the deadline for the execution of the order, taking into account unforeseen circumstances and prepare the rings in advance. Otherwise, on your wedding day, you may be left without the main symbol that holds loving hearts together.

Don't forget to check the size of the accessories, because after applying the phrase to the metal, you won't be able to change the diameter of the ring.

As for the cost of the work, it depends on the number of characters, the method of applying the inscription, the model of the ring and some other nuances. Also, the cost of similar services in some workshops of the city may vary.