Jewellery Engraving Techniques

Engraving a ring by hand

Jewellery Engraving – Stage One
	*The ring is held firmly in a wooden engravers vice. The lettering is first drawn onto the ring giving a rough idea of balance and size.*
Jewellery Engraving – Stage Two
	*A sharp scriber is then used to scratch the lettering that has been drawn onto the ring, these are the guide lines that will be followed when engraving.*
Jewellery Engraving – Stage Three
	*The ring is then cut with the graver, cutting all ‘down’ strokes first , turning the graver slightly (rolling) cuts a thicker line.*
Jewellery Engraving – Stage Four
	*All the ‘up’ strokes are cut as above.*
Jewellery Engraving – Stage Five
	*Thin scroll lines are cut.*
Jewellery Engraving – Stage Six
	*The ring is highly polished and ready for the customer .*

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