Engraving prices vary based on material, type of engraving (photo or text), amount of letters, and special effects. Material choice affects price, with inlays costing more. Text prices depend on the number of letters and font. Special effects like oxidizing or embossing increase the cost.
Having something engraved, like a watch or an award, can make a nice gift for a variety of occasions, like birthdays, holidays, and retirement. The prices of engravings vary from company to company, but the general factors that determine the overall price are relatively the same. These factors boil down to the material, whether a photo or letters are engraved, the amount of letters, and special effects, including oxidizing to change the color of the letters. This only applies to custom engraving as items that are already engraved with messages or stock images generally do not charge customers for engraving.
The material is the first consideration in engraving prices. Materials suitable for engraving generally come down to wood or metal, but gemstones and glass can also be used for engraving. After choosing the one, the customer has to choose the type of metal or wood, because different materials within the same category can change the price. For example, cedar typically costs less to engrave than pine, because cedar is not as valuable as pine. Inlays, such as gemstones inside a gold or silver bracelet, will also cost more to engrave.
It is possible to engrave different elements. Clocks, bowls, plates and awards are just a few examples of commonly engraved items. The item itself and the size of the item usually play into the prices of the engraving.
Another factor affecting engraving prices is the actual engraving. Most engravings are an image, such as a photo, or simple text. Images are usually charged on the basis of square inches (centimetres squared) and may include the engraver’s photo or artwork. Photo engraving is more complicated, so it generally costs more than text.
Text is often used for simple messages, such as congratulating the recipient of the engraved item. The amount of letters used and the number of lines used will determine the prices of the engraving. Some engravers will charge less per letter if the customer receives a large number of letters, usually over 1,000, but some may charge the same or more. Font can also be a consideration for text, because some may charge more for fancier fonts because they take up more space.
Special effects will add to the total price of the engraving. The most common special effect is oxidized letters. This makes the letters black, which will make them visually more distinct on surfaces like gold or silver. Other special effects may include large lettering, Braille embossing or double-sided embossing.
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