Jewellery Engravings
Facsimile Engravings
Facsimile engraving is one of the most personal ways to commemorate a memory, message, or person. It involves the precise replication of handwriting, whether it’s a signature, note, or short phrase, and permanently engraving it onto jewellery or silverware. Every curve, flourish, and unique detail of the handwriting is faithfully transferred, preserving it just as it was written.
This style of engraving allows you to carry someone’s actual words with you, not just the sentiment. It could be a heartfelt message from a loved one, a child’s first attempt at writing their name, or the elegant signature of someone no longer with us. Because no two handwritings are alike, a facsimile engraving offers something truly one of a kind, capturing not just the message, but the emotion and personality behind it.
At Walter Bull & Son, we treat every facsimile engraving with care and reverence, understanding the meaning behind each stroke. Whether added to the inside of a wedding band or the surface of a silver keepsake, these engravings become lasting heirlooms, treasured for generations.
Hand & Machine Engraving
A blend of artistry and precision, we offer both hand and machine engraving, each suited to different styles, surfaces and levels of detail. Both are carried out with the utmost care, and each method brings its own character to the final piece.
Hand engraving is a time-honoured craft, carried out using traditional tools and techniques. Every line is carved freehand by our external specialist engraver, resulting in a depth and warmth that cannot be replicated by machine. It’s ideal for signet rings, family crests, meaningful symbols, and designs where a sense of individuality and texture is essential.
Machine engraving offers sharp precision and consistency. It’s well suited to classic inscriptions such as names, dates or initials, as well as monograms or symmetrical motifs. Machine engraving can be used across a wide range of jewellery and silverware.
In some cases, we may even combine the two techniques. Our team will always advise on the best approach depending on the shape, material, and scale of your piece.
Signet Rings & Seal Engraving
Signet rings are steeped in history. Once used to seal letters and documents with wax, they have long been a mark of identity, heritage and personal style. Today, they continue to carry meaning, from family crests and initials to personal emblems and bespoke designs created just for you.
Our signet rings are made with engraving in mind. Whether you are choosing a ring from our collection or commissioning a completely bespoke piece, we work closely with expert hand engravers who specialise in deep seal engraving.
We can engrave everything from formal heraldic crests and classic monograms to modern motifs that carry personal significance. Each design is carefully discussed and prepared before the engraving begins, ensuring that proportions, detail and placement are perfect for the ring’s shape and size.
Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone or a future family heirloom, a signet ring with seal engraving is one of the most meaningful ways to create something that is both personal and enduring.
The Process
Start your personal engraving journey.
We welcome you to visit our shop to discuss your engraving ideas in person. Whether you're bringing in an existing item or choosing something new, we’ll help you explore the best engraving style for your piece. From discussing the message or design to advising on placement and technique, our team will guide you every step of the way.
If you’re ordering from our website and would like to add engraving, simply get in touch before purchasing. We’ll confirm what’s possible, outline any timelines, and ensure everything is perfectly prepared before your item is sent to our engraver.
Engraving is more than a detail, it’s the part that makes a piece truly yours.
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