The skill of Hand Engraving

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making a die-stamped signet ring

What is a die-stamped signet ring?

Die-Stamped Signet Rings: An Example of True Craftsmanship A die-stamped signet ring is a classic piece of jewellery that it made to last.  These signet rings are ideal for lovely deep hand engraving.  Today, die-stamping plays an essential role in creating these beautiful and highly durable rings. We would love...

What is a die-stamped signet ring?

hand engraved lion family crest on oval sterling silver signet ring

Hand Engraving a Lion Family Crest on Signet Ring

Watch how Peter hand engraves a lion family crest onto a silver signet ring.  Deeply carving out the design under high magnification to create all of the fine detail with hand held graver tools.

Hand Engraving a Lion Family Crest on Signet Ring

hand engraved signet ring initial examples

Hand Engraved Initials on Signet Rings

Hand Engraved Initials on Signet Rings The initials on our signet rings are all deeply cut out entirely by hand, a traditional craft which involves small hand held gravers (like small chisels) and slowly and steadily cutting into the silver or gold creating a lovely three dimensional effect to the...

Hand Engraved Initials on Signet Rings

Hand Engraved Men's Silver Signet Ring Entwined Monogram Script Initials

Hand Engraved Initials on Signet Ring - See how it's done

 Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Signet Ring Before we hand engrave the initials onto a signet ring, Peter will hand draw the initials onto the head of the signet ring.  This is not done with a stencil or template, complete free hand drawing. Hand Drawn Initials on signet ring By sketching...

Hand Engraved Initials on Signet Ring - See how it's done

hand engraved dolphin crest deep reverse seal engraved gold signet

Hand Engraved Deep Reverse Seal Family Crest Rings

What is a Reverse Seal Engraving? The traditional way of hand engraving seals is completely by hand with small hand held gravers (like small chisels). Peter will deeply hand engrave in reverse a crest or image onto a signet ring, this then creates a positive impression when pressed into wax.   ...

Hand Engraved Deep Reverse Seal Family Crest Rings