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Celebrate Your Love With Personalized Anniversary Rings

myarn | Sep 02, 2009 | 0 comments

The prospect of gift giving for a wedding anniversary can be a bit intimidating. The pressure to convey love for your partner with the perfect gift can be overwhelming. A great choice for those trying to reduce that gift giving stress is custom jewelry. Anniversary rings are an ideal choice if youâ€™re goal is to choose something memorable. Your partner will wear a stylish ring for years, a symbol of your love and devotion that compliments the wedding and engagement rings.

Customized jewelry often brings to mind consulting a jeweler to create a totally unique piece, however, it isnâ€™t necessary to go to such lengths if it is outside of your budget to do so. In fact, a budget-conscious way to personalize a gorgeous anniversary ring is to engrave it.

Engraving rings with romantic messages is a custom dating to the middle ages of Europe. Engravings are typically inside the shank of the ring, and itâ€™s possible to engrave around the stone as well.

Most jewelers are prepared to accommodate those who would like engraved rings. When you order your rings, be sure to tell the jeweler that you wish an inscription. Itâ€™s wise to take a close look with the engraving is complete, to ensure that no mistakes have been made. If the jeweler is unable to engrave at his location, he should be able to point you in the right direction.

Engravings vary in cost, but usually start at about approximately $1 per character. If you desire more complex hand engraving, naturally that comes at a higher cost. Machine engraving can usually be done while you wait, while hand engraving might take as long as a month before you get it back.

Itâ€™s possible to engrave something lengthier than just a few words or a wedding date. Inscriptions can be done around the rim of a stone, which is visible with a magnifying glass. The Gemological Institute of America can do this for you for a fee, and your jeweler should be able to point you in the right direction if this sounds appealing.

An engraved anniversary ring is a unique gift that has some great appeal. An engraved ring is a more affordable option than having a ring designed from scratch. The right inscription conveys your love and devotion, and it lasts for a lifetime. For those with the long view, it has heirloom quality, something that can be passed down in the future. Choosing the right gift for a wedding anniversary can be intimidating, but with a little time and attention, you can make a choice that will last a lifetime.