May 2008

Ideas for an Engraved Wedding Ring

May 26, 2008

Just published a new guide: Ideas for an Engraved Wedding ring A few suggestions for picking just the right thing to say on the single object you will cherish forever (if you are lucky).

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Inscription for an Engraved Bible

May 26, 2008

When it comes to personalizing the Bible it is my belief that it is best done with a verse from the Bible . Psalms 118:105 is a popular choice: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. But not have this verse in Latin? Latin is a traditional language [...]

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Wedding ring, preserved by Samuel Johnson

May 24, 2008

William Jones writes in his book “Finger-ring Lore”: The veneration for a wedding-ring is shown in the instance of the great lexicographer, Dr. Samuel Johnson. He writes under date March 28, 1753: ‘I kept this day as the anniversary of my Letty’s death, with prayers and tears in the morning. In the evening I prayed [...]

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Laser Engraved Skateboards

May 22, 2008

Something tells me that these skateboards are not for riding. Truly, there is some sort of disconnect here between the medium and the subject. Well, I suppose there can be a little bit of controversy at the heart of every great art piece

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‘Ave my heart!

May 20, 2008

A British couple found an antique engraved ring (using a metal detector, I believe). The engraving is in French and says: ” Mon Cuer Avez” – Have My Heart. As anyone who ever studied French should notice, this posie ring features a “relaxed” Medieval spelling of the word cœur . I hope that if someone [...]

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