Special Anniversary – Special Jewelry
The prospect of gift giving for a wedding anniversary can be a bit intimidating. The pressure to convey love for your partner with the perfect gift can be overwhelming. A great choice for those trying to reduce that gift giving stress is custom jewelry. anniversary rings are an ideal choice if you’re goal is to choose something memorable. Your partner will wear a stylish ring for years, a symbol of your love and devotion that compliments the wedding and engagement rings.
If budget constraints make a customized ring design out of reach, there is another option. In fact, a budget-conscious way to personalize a gorgeous anniversary ring is to engrave it.
Engraving rings with romantic messages is a custom dating to the middle ages of Europe. Engravings are typically inside the shank of the ring, and it’s possible to engrave around the stone as well.
Jewelers are usually ready for requests for engraved rings, and have the necessary tools to complete your engraving. When you order your rings, be sure to tell the jeweler that you wish an inscription. Of course, once the ring is ready, check the inscription to be sure no corrections are necessary. If the jeweler is unable to do engravings on site, he or she should be able to refer you somewhere.
Engravings vary in cost, but usually start at about approximately $1 per character. If you desire more complex hand engraving, naturally that comes at a higher cost. Machine engraving can be done on the spot, usually without a wait; hand engraving, depending on the jeweler, can take up to a month.
It’s possible to engrave something lengthier than just a few words or a wedding date. Inscriptions can be done around the rim of a stone, which is visible with a magnifying glass. The Gemological Institute of America can do this for you for a fee, and your jeweler should be able to point you in the right direction if this sounds appealing.
An engraved anniversary ring is a unique gift that has some great appeal. It’s a piece of custom jewelry that doesn’t carry the cost of a “from the ground up” custom design. The right inscription conveys your love and devotion, and it lasts for a lifetime. For those with the long view, it has heirloom quality, something that can be passed down in the future. Choosing the right gift for a wedding anniversary can be intimidating, but with a little time and attention, you can make a choice that will last a lifetime.
