Engraving at Pragnell
Make Your Mark with the Oldest Art of Personalisation
Engraving is one of the most meaningful ways to personalise jewellery, adding sentiment, symbolism, and emotional resonance to a piece designed to be cherished for generations. At Pragnell, our master engravers use traditional hand-engraving techniques alongside modern precision methods to bring your message, motif, or memory to life.
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The Art of Engraving
A Craft Rooted in History
Engraving is the oldest form of jewellery personalisation, originating in first-century BC Egypt. At Pragnell, this heritage continues through skilled hand engravers who have dedicated decades to the craft.
Versatile, Personal, Significant
Our engravers can personalise almost any piece—from wedding rings and pendants to signet rings and lockets. Whether adding a hidden date, handwritten message, or symbolic motif, engraving makes your jewel uniquely meaningful.
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Types of Engraving at Pragnell
Hand Engraving
The most traditional method, hand engraving uses a hand-held burin to create expressive lettering, crests, or illustrations.
Machine Engraving
A diamond-tipped tool produces clean, uniform lettering with a crisp modern look.
Laser Engraving
Our most advanced method, offering exceptional detail for patterns, images and fine text.
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Font Styles & Engraving Preview
During your appointment, you’ll be shown the National Association of Goldsmiths Engraving Card. This displays engraved font styles on copper plates, allowing you to select the perfect style with absolute confidence.
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Hidden Gemstones: A Secret Personal Touch
For an additional layer of meaning, a hidden gemstone can be set discreetly inside a ring or pendant — often a birthstone or a symbolic colour chosen to complement the engraving.
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Crafted in Our British Workshops
All engraved pieces are finished in our British workshops by Pragnell master goldsmiths, setters, and engravers. Each jewel is expertly refined and beautifully polished, ensuring it arrives radiant and ready to wear.
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Design every detail—your chosen diamond or coloured gemstone, preferred shape, setting style, metal, and personal symbolism—to create a bespoke engagement ring that is unmistakably yours.
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Custom Jewellery Design
From necklaces and earrings to bracelets, brooches, and statement rings, our artisans craft bespoke fine jewellery that captures your individuality, celebrating your style and the moments that matter.
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Redesigning Jewellery
We specialise in redesign and remodelling, sensitively transforming inherited or vintage pieces into contemporary creations that honour their emotional meaning while giving them renewed relevance.
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Below are the answers to our most commonly asked questions. Should you want to find out more please feel free to Contact Us and begin your Pragnell experience.
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