Wedding Band Engraving Ideas

Brilliant Earth offers engraving on eligible rings for $40, with specific policies regarding character limits, ring eligibility, fonts, processing times, and resizing. Our engraving policies include:

• Cost: Standard engraving costs $40 per ring. Additional characters beyond the standard limit cost $5 each, including spaces.
• Character Limits: The standard limit is 15 characters for thinner rings and 20 characters for thicker rings, including spaces. Longer engravings may be possible depending on the ring's design and available space.
• Ring Eligibility: Rings must be at least 1.4 mm wide to qualify for engraving. Eligibility also depends on the ring design, including the available space for an inscription.
• Fonts and Symbols: Block and script fonts are available. Nonstandard fonts and special characters are not typically offered, although custom requests may be considered.
• Engraving Timeline: Post-purchase engraving typically takes two to three weeks.
• Post-Purchase Engraving: Eligible rings can be engraved after purchase.
• Resizing: Engraved rings qualify for complimentary resizing within 60 days, including complimentary re-engraving. After 60 days, resizing fees and a $40 re-engraving fee apply.
• Returns and Exchanges: Eligible engraved rings can be returned or exchanged within 30 days, subject to a $40 engraving removal fee. Adding an engraving to an exchanged ring costs an additional $40.

To check whether a ring is eligible for engraving, visit its product page on the Brilliant Earth website. Eligible designs display an engraving option. For custom engraving requests, contact a Brilliant Earth jewelry specialist to discuss available options.

Yes, many rings can be engraved after they are made or purchased, provided their metal, design, and dimensions accommodate engraving. Brilliant Earth offers post-purchase engraving on eligible rings, with a typical processing time of two to three weeks.

Ring engraving can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the jeweler, engraving method, and design. At Brilliant Earth, post-purchase engraving typically takes two to three weeks. For wedding bands, arrange engravings well before your ceremony to allow sufficient time.

Yes, titanium rings can be engraved, typically using laser engraving or other specialized equipment. Titanium's strength makes it more challenging to engrave using certain traditional methods, but personalized inscriptions are possible.

Engraving availability varies by jeweler and ring design. At Brilliant Earth, check the individual product page to determine whether an alternative metal wedding band is eligible for engraving.

Yes, tungsten carbide rings can be engraved, typically using laser engraving. Because tungsten carbide is extremely hard, traditional engraving tools may not be suitable. Laser engraving allows jewelers to add names, dates, initials, and short messages.

Not every jeweler offers tungsten engraving. At Brilliant Earth, engraving eligibility depends on the individual ring design and specifications.

Yes, many engraved rings can be resized, although resizing may affect the original inscription. Whether a ring can be resized depends on its metal, design, and engraving placement.

At Brilliant Earth, eligible engraved rings qualify for complimentary resizing within 60 days, including complimentary re-engraving. After 60 days, standard resizing fees and a $40 re-engraving fee apply.

Yes, the inside of a wedding band is one of the most common places for an engraving. Interior engravings allow couples to personalize their rings with a private message while preserving the exterior design.

At Brilliant Earth, eligible wedding bands can be engraved in script or block fonts. Rings must be at least 1.4 mm wide to qualify for engraving, although eligibility also depends on the ring design and available space.