Engraved jewellery is one of the most personal gifts you can give - and one of the most personal pieces you can own. A name, a date, a message that means something only to you and the person receiving it. But before you order, there are a few things worth knowing about how engraving works, what to ask, and how to get it right.
What Is Engraved Jewellery?
Engraving is the process of cutting, etching, or marking text or images into a metal surface. In modern jewellery production, laser engraving is the most common method - it is precise, clean, and can handle fine script lettering that older hand-engraving methods struggled with.
What Can Be Personalised?
- Names - first names, nicknames, surnames, or meaningful words
- Initials - a single letter or multi-letter monogram
- Dates - birthdays, anniversaries, special days in Roman numerals or standard format
- Short phrases - a single word that means something
- Coordinates - the latitude and longitude of a special place
Choosing the Right Font
Font matters more than most people realise. A delicate cursive script looks beautiful but can be harder to read at smaller sizes. At Argesteel, we use an elegant cursive script across our personalised pieces - it is legible, feminine, and timeless.
What to Personalise for Different Occasions
For a birthday: a name or initial necklace. For an anniversary: a date or coordinates piece. For a new baby: the baby's name. For a graduation: a motivational word or the graduate's name. For a memorial: a name, a date, or the coordinates of a meaningful place.
Argesteel Personalised Pieces
Personalised pieces at Argesteel are made to order — most on a plated stainless or titanium steel base, with some in S925 sterling silver. Our most popular personalised pieces include the 18K Gold Letter Necklace, Custom Name Stud Earrings, Heart Pendant Name Bead Necklace, and Personalized Butterfly Name Necklace.
Design your personalised piece at Argesteel.
A note on care: Argesteel jewellery is gold-plated or silver-plated fashion jewellery. It is water-resistant and copes with everyday splashes, but to protect the finish we recommend removing it before swimming, showering or exercising, and keeping it away from perfume and cosmetics. Care guidance is listed on every product page.
