Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas: Inspiration for a Personal Inscription
Engraving your wedding rings is a special way to add extra meaning to an already meaningful symbol of your union. Check out these wedding band engraving ideas featuring jewels from Blue Nile!
Your wedding rings symbolize your love and commitment to your spouse, so they’re already inherently personal. But one of the easiest ways to further infuse love and a meaningful touch into your wedding rings is to personalize them with engraving.
When it comes to wedding band engraving, the sky is the limit! There are many ways to personalize your wedding rings and make them truly unique to you and your spouse. Whether you want a simple inscription or something more elaborate, we’ve got plenty of ideas and tips to get you started, along with some beautiful options from Blue Nile.
Wedding Ring Engraving Tips
Before you decide on the perfect inscription to be engraved inside your rings, keep these helpful tips in mind.
Consider your personalities
When choosing an engraving for your partner’s wedding band, think about his or her personality. Is your partner a sappy, sentimental person or more of a jokester? Focus on selecting a secret message that honors both your relationship and your partner’s unique personality.
Get creative
Explore different locations for the inscription. Depending on the band’s thickness and what options your jeweler has available, you may be able to engrave on the inside or outside of the band or even around the edge.
Consult your jeweler
Talk to your jeweler about any special requests you have in mind. You’ll also want to ask about any restrictions due to the size or material of your wedding bands. Some jewelers offer free wedding ring engraving, while others charge extra for this service. Others offer hand engraving, while others do laser engraving by a machine. No matter what, it’s important to get clarity by speaking directly with your jeweler for the perfect inscription.
Make it a surprise!
Consider making your special message a secret until the big day as a way to surprise your new spouse. This romantic gesture is the perfect way to delight your partner on your wedding day– aka your first day as a married couple! What a way to set the tone for the rest of your life together than exchanging beautiful rings with an extra personal touch. Your spouse is sure to remember it forever– especially since they’ll be wearing the ring every day!
Keep it simple
A short phrase or sentence is all you need. After all, there’s not much real estate on the inside of a tiny engagement ring or wedding band. You likely won’t be able to fit much more than a few words and certainly not lines of text, especially if the band is very thin. In fact, some bands may not be good candidates for engraving at all. Find out if you are restricted to a certain number of characters for your engraving.
Set on including a special message inside your rings? Blue Nile makes it easy to browse all engravable wedding bands. Check out a few of our favorites below:
Petite Micropavé Diamond Ring
You might be surprised to learn that Blue Nile can engrave even dainty wedding bands like this one!
Petite Curved Baguette and Pavé Diamond Wedding Band
Fancy shapes, stones or baguettes? Not a problem for Blue Nile engraving!
Curved Pavé Diamond Wedding Ring
Curved shapes are not a problem. Your wedding band inscription can still fit perfectly inside.
Channel Set Diamond Ring
A thick band like this is great for a custom engraved message because there is more real estate to work with!
3mm Classic Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
For a quirky inside joke, you could inscribe “big spoon” and “little spoon” inside of your rings as a note to your cuddle style.
Dot Dash Diamond Ring
Engrave a meaningful note such as X’s and O’s to symbolize kisses to your love!
Floating Diamond Wedding Ring
For a note of your everlasting love, inscribe your rings with “Pour tous jours,” which means “For all days” in French.
Matte Classic Wedding Ring
A secret nickname that you share with your spouse is a fun choice to go inside your wedding band.
Hammered Inlay Wedding Band
If the groom is a military man, or more specifically a marine, inscribing “Semper Fidelis” inside his ring is a gesture of love and respect for his service.
Matte Hammered Flat Comfort Fit Wedding Ring
Thick bands like this give ample space for an engraved message.
Architectural Linked Wedding Band
Men’s bands tend to have more coverage area to add an inscription, but it’s important to remember to keep your note succinct.
Brushed Inlay Wedding Ring
Your man’s ring can look innocuous on the outside, but have a mushy love note on the inside. That’s what makes it truly special!
What to engrave on a wedding band
There are many different options for inscription, so let’s explore some of the most popular options and why you may want to choose them. If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, you’ll love these engraving options to show your partner
Below, we’ll share examples of popular inscriptions for wedding bands based on your personality type or the tone you’re going for with your special message.
Romantic quotes.
If you’re looking for wedding ring engraving ideas for the hopeless romantic, consider something heartfelt and meaningful. From a piece of your wedding vows to song lyrics to a line from a poem, these romantic ideas are sure to take your partner’s breath away and make their heart swell on your special day.
Significant dates.
Inscribe your wedding rings with a special date from your relationship. One of the most popular wedding ring engraving ideas is to include the wedding date. This is a great way to commemorate your special day and always have a reminder of it with you. You could also engrave the date you met, the day of your first date, the date you got engaged, or maybe all of the above if there’s enough room! Consider numerical dates, written dates, or roman numeral dates for different style options to display your important dates on your or your partner’s ring.
An inside joke.
What demonstrates a more special bond between two separate people than a shared joke between just the two of you? If a sense of humor is one thing you love most about your partner, then a joke could make a perfect choice for your wedding band engraving. From witty phrases to funny pet names, you can pay homage to your special relationship in a fun way. Just remember, you’ll be wearing these rings for a very long time, so make sure your joke will stand the test of time.
Classic sentiments.
Some timeless wedding ring inscriptions could include your initials or your new last name. If you’re looking to make a statement about your commitment, bible verses or religious quotes are popular choices. Even a simple “I love you” can be a perfect addition to your partner’s wedding band. Christian couples may choose a meaningful bible verse from Genesis, Ruth, Song of Solomon, or Corinthians, while those of the Jewish faith my opt for something in Hebrew.
Symbols.
Symbols can be a unique way to inscribe special meaning into your wedding bands. An infinity sign (or infinity symbol) is known to invoke everlasting love or eternal love and can be the perfect idea for the right setting. Some jewelers offer fingerprint engraving (aka you or your partner’s actual fingerprint) for a truly one-of-a-kind design inside the ring.
A nod to your fandom.
Are you and your partner fans of classic movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, or even Disney movies? Add a line, quote, or phrase from your favorite movie to the inside of your ring. “To Infinity and Beyond” from Toy Story, “After all this time? Always.” from Harry Potter, or “I love you. / I know.” from Star Wars are all lovely choices to express your love and your geeky side. Or, if you have a sense of humor that leans to the dark side, you could inscribe your wedding rings with “Til death.”
Add a twist.
To make your engraving more unique, consider writing a message in a different language. A creative idea could be to inscribe “I love you” in another language such as “je t’aime” in French or “te amo” in Spanish. Or inscribing “my love” with “amore mio” in Italian. Wedding ring inscriptions in Latin are the ultimate classic way to express your true love. Using different languages may also save you space in terms of character count, so it could work in your favor. This is especially meaningful if you or your partner speaks another language other than English, or the language of a certain destination has significance in your relationship.
In Conclusion
As you can see, there are many different ways you can choose to engrave your wedding bands. The best part is that you can make it your own! We hope these tips and advice help to get your creative juices flowing to find the perfect engraving option for your wedding bands.
If you need additional help or guidance, check out Blue Nile’s online virtual appointments or visit one of their retail storefronts for personalized advice.
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