D. Engravings

1. Engraving types

An engraving makes an individual piece of jewelry something truly special. We offer engravings in five select fonts (see figure). Even handwriting and drawings can be transferred accurately in Niessing workshops and engraved (facsimile).

Antiqua developed in the 15th century as a complete script from the old Roman capital writing and the Carolingian small letters. Johannes Gutenberg used it as the basis for his printing letters. Thanks to the serifs and the soft shifting between thicker and thinner lines, Antiqua appears to have been written with a quill. Drawn at a slight angle as italic, it was the common style of writing for correspondence during the Italian Renaissance.

In the 19th century, Antiqua gave rise to Gothic or sans serif. With even curves and no serifs, it has a functional, modern character. It gives a clear and pronounced impression and emphasizes the engraved content. Gothic is also available as a slightly slanted, flowing italic.

In the cursive font, the individual letters flow into one another. Like handwritten text, it is slanted to the right, with a lively sequence of fine and thick lines. Capital letters are especially elaborate. The cursive font from the engraving machine lends the engraving an individual character while remaining easily legible.

With a facsimile engraving, you can sign your ring entirely personally with your own handwriting. Even drawings are possible. We scan in the template that you provide and transfer it to the inside surface of the ring in a computer-controlled process.


2. Templates for facsimile engravings

To create a facsimile, please use this blank template. Print it out and write your engraving text with a fine, black pen in the frame that corresponds to the selected ring size. Please note that only the text within the specified frame can be engraved. If you are satisfied with the result, send us the original page by mail, unfolded. You can also scan in the template and send it to us by e-mail. Unfortunately, we cannot accept templates by fax because the transmission quality is too imprecise.