Words
— Engraving
A date, an initial,
a sentence —
set into the metal.
Complimentary engraving is included with every Papillon piece. We also engrave existing pieces from other houses, provided the metal and thickness allow.
We work in a small set of chosen typefaces, and by request in your own handwriting. A proof is always shown before the graver touches the piece.
Chapter I
— Styles
Four ways to
leave a mark.
01
Hand Engraving
Traditional graver, cut into the metal by a master engraver. Deep, tactile, timeless.
02
Fine Machine Engraving
Precise, uniform script for interior bands and small pendants — modern typography.
03
Monograms & Crests
Custom monograms drawn from your initials, or family crests reproduced faithfully.
04
Signature Engraving
Your own handwriting — a signature, a fragment of a letter — traced into metal.
Chapter II
— Good to Know
The small
details.
- Character Limit
- Interior of a ring: up to 30 characters. Pendants and cases: on request.
- Proofing
- A digital proof is shared for your approval before engraving begins.
- Turnaround
- Complimentary engraving is complete within 3 – 5 working days.
- Existing Pieces
- We assess metal, thickness and prior engraving before accepting the work.
- Permanence
- All engraving is intended to last the life of the piece and can be re-cut if worn.