Wedding rings have the power to hold both parties firmly in place, while others believe that they symbolise a lifelong bond between the two parties, either way, wedding rings have a very important meaning. At the scene of the wedding ceremony, in the presence of both sides of the family and friends, you personally for your lover to wear a symbol of hand in hand for a lifetime of the ring, but if the ring purchased in the mall is not enough sincerity and creativity.
Perhaps you can carve the ring for your partner with your own hands to create a unique wedding ring that not only represents a symbol of your love but also a reminder of the path of your relationship. Let me show you how to carve a unique wedding ring, from materials, and tools to the process of making it and so on, I hope it will help you.
How to pick the right material for your wedding ring？
Different wedding ring materials have different durability, for example, some metals are soft, fragile and easily scratched, on the contrary, some metals are hard, durable and not easily damaged. You should consider what you and your partner need and expect from the ring when choosing which one to be the material for your wedding ring.
Metal-based materials
1. Gold
Gold is a globally circulating hard currency and a popular choice for many people getting married. The purity of gold is commonly found in 18k and 14k. 18k gold contains 75% gold, a relatively high purity, while 14k contains 58.3% gold, making it relatively affordable. Different colours can also be considered, such as pure golden yellow, stylish white and romantic rose gold. You can choose according to your partner’s preference.
2. White Gold
White gold is a rare metal that possesses characteristics that cannot be compared to other metals. White gold is stable and dense, and will not be easily corroded, so it can be made into different ring styles and is very popular in the wedding market.
3. Platinum
Platinum is a relatively strong and durable metal, high-density material and has good ductility and toughness. Pure platinum can show silver white, a natural colour, durable.
Gemstone materials
1. Diamond
As a wedding ring gemstone, diamond is the world’s hardest, the composition of the simplest gemstone, symbolising eternal love, is a popular choice for wedding rings. In selecting a diamond, you need to choose based on cut, carat, colour and clarity. Choosing a quality diamond will not only enhance the value of your ring, but also add sparkle to your love.
2. Other Gemstones
Gemstones are natural mineral crystals that can be used for making jewellery, wedding rings and other purposes, such as rubies, sapphires, etc., which are very beautiful and rich when made in wedding rings.
How to choose the tools for engraving wedding rings?
If you want to carve a unique wedding ring, you can’t do without the right tools, which can not only improve your carving efficiency, but also ensure the smoothness of the subsequent carving process.
1. Engraving knife
Carving knife refers to a variety of cutting-edge steel carving tools, carving knife top are a slanting tip, can be oval section, or diamond-shaped section, and the back of the carving knife have a wooden handle, suitable for the palm of the hand to take. Engraving knives come in a variety of sizes and shapes, both curved and straight, to reduce hand fatigue, increase dexterity in handling, and effectively improve your engraving efficiency.
2.Electric carving machine
An electric engraving machine is a kind of electric tool for fine engraving and processing, there are various settings to achieve fine operation in the field of jewellery making, woodworking, handicrafts, etc. Adjusted according to the needs of different materials, the high-speed rotation of the engraving knife or tool to carve a variety of shapes and details.
3. Stereo Microscope
Stereo microscope is also an important tool for making wedding rings. You can use a stereo microscope to observe the ring-making, and observe the shape and structure of the carving more clearly. The stereo stand can be adjusted in height and angle, which is convenient for the operator to adjust the observation position and suitable for different working environments and operation requirements.
Unique ideas suitable for wedding rings?
1. Letter engraving
When you carve wedding rings, you can carve the initials of you and your lover on it, which can be hidden in the inner ring of the ring, usually using capital letters, which is more beautiful.
2. Nickname or nickname
You can also engrave your own or your loved one’s nickname or nickname on the ring to add to the romance that belongs only to you and carve a mark on the wedding ring that belongs to each other.
3. Important Numbers
You can engrave important numbers on the wedding ring, the date can be the other person’s birthday, wedding anniversary, the date of the license and so on. It will not only help you remember the date, but also evoke fond memories of that date.
4. Engrave the location
Perhaps you can engrave a location on the ring, a location that has great significance to you, such as your first meeting, your confession place, etc. Simply engraved with the name of the location, the memorable location can warm you.
5. Some kind of pattern that your partner likes and is meaningful
You can also engrave the jewellery in a shape that your partner likes and is meaningful, for example, if your partner likes tulips, you can engrave the jewellery in the shape of a tulip or a tulip flower on the ring.
Steps for engraving a ring
So, what are the steps involved in engraving a wedding ring? Understanding wedding ring engraving also helps to help you make an informed decision before engraving.
- Step 1: Determine the shape of the engraving you want, you can engrave words, symbols, and patterns, etc., but first, you need to choose the right material for the ring before you can make your favourite design based on the material qualities.
- Step 2: Pick the right engraving tool for flexibility and simplicity of operation.
- Step 3: Confirm where you want to engrave, either on the inside or outside of the ring.
- Step 4: Send the text or pattern you want to engrave to the engraving machine for engraving, wait patiently, the engraving time depends on the design, size and quantity of the text or pattern you need.
