June 2008

Clocks and Watches: Engraving Ideas

June 13, 2008

Engraved clocks are perhaps not as popular as they used to be, but this actually puts them in the unique gift category. Clocks are intrinsically useful, you can find one in almost every room, so there is never any need to fear that the recipient of the gift “already has one.” Of course, they do! [...]

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Ancient Religious Inscriptions for your Engraved Ring

June 12, 2008

The phrase Spes In Deo ("Hope In God"), as well as its variant In Deo Spes are popular inscriptions found on ecclesiastical rings. Here I have a visualization of a modern gold ring design featuring these words. Other well-known religious ring inscriptions include: Deus dona vivas in Deo – May God grant that you may [...]

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“True Love Waits” Purity Rings

June 6, 2008

“True love waits” silver purity ring “True Love Waits” is the most common and popular inscription on purity rings. Curiously, this phrase does not have a direct correlation with any Bible verse (which is not a problem per se). This makes it more difficult to deal with common request to translate the words “True Love [...]

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Luther’s Engagement Ring and his Wedding Ring: Creative and Meaningful

June 5, 2008

The fact that Martin Luther was after all a Renaissance man often goes unnoticed behind the display of his religious fervor. A fine testament to his interest for every detail of Creation, as well as appreciation for artistry and ingenuity can be found in Luther’s betrothment and marriage rings. The unbelievable complexity of these engraved [...]

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What is an Intaglio Ring?

June 5, 2008

Intaglio (Italian for “carving”), as a term in jewelry refers to incised (negative) engravings, typically used to create seals and signets. Although the demand for signets that can be conveniently used to seal letters has decreased drastically intaglio designs are still quite popular as decorative elements. Intaglio rings are excellent collectors’ items. It must be [...]

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