Engraving

Engraving Ideas for a Meaningful Gift

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A gift wrapped in kraft paper

A laser engraving turns a well-made object into something that belongs to one person. The best engravings are short, simple and full of meaning. A few ideas to get you started:

Initials

The classic choice. Two or three letters with periods — like J.R. — look elegant on a dopp kit or wallet and never go out of style.

A name

A first name works beautifully in a script font on a makeup bag or journal cover.

A meaningful date

Wedding days, anniversaries, graduations or the year a new chapter began. Dates are compact and work well inside a card holder or wallet.

A short phrase

Keep it brief so it stays legible: a place, an inside joke, or a two-word wish.

Tips before you order

  • Double-check spelling and capitalization.
  • Shorter text engraves more crisply.
  • Use the live preview on the product page to compare fonts and placement.
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