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Question about adding engraving to an existing band

Mreader

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I have seen a couple of threads on this but one was not updated and the other was also older and band was straighter. I have a plain gold band that is thick and heavy (6.5 g) and almost 5mm. It's comfort fit and bc I have upgraded somewhat with a high carat plain band, I was thinking of jazzing this one up with engraving, probably from DK, but wondered if anyone on here has done this? Would the shape of the ring pose any challenges?

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I think it can definitely be done. Dk did one for me. Let me link my thread. Love a wide gold band!!

 
I think it can definitely be done. Dk did one for me. Let me link my thread. Love a wide gold band!!


Nice!!!
 
I think it can definitely be done. Dk did one for me. Let me link my thread. Love a wide gold band!!


When you did that @Slickk how did you pick the motif? Did DK have engraving styles to choose from, or did you show an inspo photo, or something else?
 
@Mreader I had it done about 5 years ago. I sent him an engraving example that he had done. I remember it being priced extremely reasonably (though I have been a regular lol). I was pretty easy going about it since it was the bottom of the band and I was hoping to keep the bags face up. I ended up selling that one and am in the process of having him make me a full baguette eternity (because spinning!) with engraving on the sides. :)
 
@Mreader I had it done about 5 years ago. I sent him an engraving example that he had done. I remember it being priced extremely reasonably (though I have been a regular lol). I was pretty easy going about it since it was the bottom of the band and I was hoping to keep the bags face up. I ended up selling that one and am in the process of having him make me a full baguette eternity (because spinning!) with engraving on the sides. :)

I’ve been a regular too! Hahaha! But hadn’t had engraving on anything other than miligrain.
 
@Mreader well then, I think it’s about time you had a dk engraving done and this seems like just the piece :lol: I like to Google different engraving symbolism and love his wheat engraving, especially because of what it represents, but yours might be too wide for that.
 
I have also had DK do engraving for me on a French cut band I used to have. You've got a great blank slate - don't think the curve should pose any issues.
 
Studio shots. Loving the engraving! I’m thinking of going for the antiquing. But I am waiting because I asked for just a regular photo first since sometimes the studio shots wash things out.

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Studio shots. Loving the engraving! I’m thinking of going for the antiquing. But I am waiting because I asked for just a regular photo first since sometimes the studio shots wash things out.

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Oooooh, I love it! Too bad you can't get a preview of the antiquing before it's done. Hard choice!
 
Wow, that's really gorgeous! I can't wait to see it on your hand!
I think the antiquing will be a nice touch.
 
How absolutely beautiful :kiss2: What a transformation, DK did a wonderful job.
 
Here is the antique version. I think it’s really pretty. I think it might be a little dark though but I was told it would lighten with wear.

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Love it both ways, honestly. The antiquing will wear off over time- but I love that too sooo, no help. I'm mad for that engraving, and I love the presence of the band. :love:
 
Love it both ways, honestly. The antiquing will wear off over time- but I love that too sooo, no help. I'm mad for that engraving, and I love the presence of the band. :love:

I agree!
Think this ring of yours @Mreader would be something I’d wear constantly and would be loving all the antiquing’s life stages it showed
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Omg I have it and I am OBSESSED. Something about the magnification made it look really dark. There is a deep contrast, but when viewing at normal size and distance it doesn’t bother me. It’s just amazing in fact. I’m so happy with it!

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It’s gorgeous!
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Omg I have it and I am OBSESSED. Something about the magnification made it look really dark. There is a deep contrast, but when viewing at normal size and distance it doesn’t bother me. It’s just amazing in fact. I’m so happy with it!

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I. Love. It!!!! :love:
 
Omg I have it and I am OBSESSED. Something about the magnification made it look really dark. There is a deep contrast, but when viewing at normal size and distance it doesn’t bother me. It’s just amazing in fact. I’m so happy with it!

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I waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant it. Listen, we can duel for it:lol:
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That's incredible! I can't believe it's the same ring.

I've got a similar 7mm band....excuse me while I go bookmark this thread!!
 
Wow wow wow!!! Awesome!
 
That's incredible! I can't believe it's the same ring.

I've got a similar 7mm band....excuse me while I go bookmark this thread!!

You gotta do it!!
 
Omg I love it. Totally transformed! It's like magic
 
Beautiful!!! Something about those glam shots sometimes just exaggerates everything, whether that's for good or bad. So glad it turned out just as you imagined!
 
That is super-cool!
 
It's simply amazing! Absolutely gorgeous.
 
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