Can an engraving be removed from a ring or engagement ring?

Life is different. By design, engraving on jewelry should remind us of something special. But what if things don't go according to plan? The wedding was postponed, and the rings have an old date on them, or the other person turned out to be someone else than they seemed? Is it possible to simply remove the engraving from the jewelry? We will not give engraved jewelry as a gift to anyone - it will also be difficult to sell them. So what are the steps to take? Can the engraving be removed at all?

Engraving on a ring, earrings or necklace - how is it done and how does it affect the metal?

I used all kinds of engravings were made by hand - with the use of tools, based on a special chisel and hammer. Today, however, almost no one uses this solution. Maybe bypassing exclusive, specialized jewelry factories. Much more popular now laser technology. It turns out more accurately, faster, and most importantly - safer.

Manual engraving greatly interferes with the structure of the material. Especially if it's gold or silver. Luckily it's not laser engraving.

Removing engraving from jewelry - is it even possible?

Therefore, laser engraving does not have a strong effect on the ore - the answer is clear: you can remove the engraving from the jewelry. At least in the vast majority of cases. Even if our idea for engraving turned out to be quite a lot of text, this should not be a problem in most cases and types of jewelry.

This may not be possible only for very complex jewelry designs or those based on very subtle elements. Of course, removing the engraving from gold-plated jewelry (plated with a thin layer of gold) can also damage your ring or engagement ring.

Can I remove the engraving myself?

In principle, you can remove the engraving yourself. However, we need to dampen the enthusiasm of rescue enthusiasts. Getting rid of the engraving yourself is literally never a good idea.. We don't have the proper tools at home to remove the engraving on an engagement ring after a rejection without scratching or damaging it. Moreover - even if it were so, we do not have the relevant knowledge and skills - and the whole process is not at all simple and requires great skill.

The most common result of attempting to remove an engraving yourself is simply damage to the jewelry. At best, we will spoil the appearance of the ring or engagement ring - so we still have to return it to the jeweler.

How to remove an engraving from a ring or other jewelry?

Removal of engraving from rings, necklaces, earrings and any other jewelry is carried out exactly the same principle.

First, sand a thin layer of metal on which the engraving is located. Later, smooth the surface of the metal - so that there are no traces of engraving. The final stage of the entire project is polishing.

After all, the jewelry looks exactly the same as before - with the difference that there is no engraving on it anymore.

How much does engraving cost?

The engraving removal service is offered by almost every jewelry store, including ours. Jewelry store Lisevski. Its price may vary - depending on the complexity of the design and the size of the engraving - higher or lower. However, on average, removing an engraving from a ring, engagement ring or necklace should not cost more than a few tens to a few hundred zlotys. In most cases, this is a real and acceptable amount, which, compared to the price of the ring, is an insignificant fraction.