Clogau Engraving
when Words Become TreasuresAt Clogau, we adore the art of creating, and that reflects in our personalised engraved jewellery service. Engraving dates back millions of years, when early humans, using stone tools, engraved images onto pottery and cave walls. There is beauty in the human want to create, and to fill empty spaces with a message that spans throughout history, acting as a ‘remember me’ that echoes through time. This art is still practised to this day, one that we are overjoyed to share with our customers.
Whilst the true message of your engraving may sometimes remain a mystery to us, it will hold something special for you and the recipient, and that is what makes engraved jewellery so powerful. It is your story, your sentiment, captured forever in your precious Clogau piece. Some of the most popular words we engrave are variations of ‘love’ and ‘cariad’, only highlighting that our engraving service is used to convey messages from the heart.
Thoughtful Words, Timeless Impact
An engraved piece of jewellery can be a letter of love, an inside joke, a message of luck, or a memory to hold onto. Our collections already hold meaning, with Cariad expressing love, Forever Yours highlighting everlasting bonds, and Past, Present, Future the lifetime spent with someone special. The words you choose to be engraved are a message from you to yours, be this a family member, a partner, or a best friend, and are woven beautifully into the timeless piece of your choice.
The agelessness of engraving is found in the fact that, throughout history, engraved pieces of jewellery were not just accessories, they were stories preserved through time. Historical figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar popularized engraved gemstones and signet rings, turning jewellery into a personal and powerful symbol. Signet rings, often bearing family crests, were used to seal wax letters, making the engravings not only lovely to look at, but useful too!
Engraving on rings remains popular to this day, and we adore that so many of you choose to engrave your Promises wedding rings, and we feel privileged to witness the warm messages you select. Many couples choose to include both their initials, each other’s names, or the date of their special day on matching bands. If this is followed by an ‘Am byth’, translating to ‘forever’? Then get the tissues out! We cannot wait to see the special detail you and your partner choose to personalize your Clogau wedding bands with, making them truly one-of-a-kind.
Our Clogau watches can also be engraved, and this is placed on the back casing, like a secret message between you and the wearer. Many of our customers choose to engrave their watches to mark special moments, from milestone birthdays to unforgettable life events. One recent example held the heartfelt message: ‘Happy 21st Birthday, Love Mum.’ And one we will never forget: ‘Will you marry me?’ A beautiful way to ask the most important question of all, and we are sure that story is now treasured forever! Whilst waving your child off to their first job or to university might be sad, you can ease this with a ‘Proud of you!’ or ‘Good luck!’ etched onto an Alaw or Brenig watch, acting as a meaningful reminder of love they will carry with them. What warm words will you engrave on your Clogau watch? Browse our full collection here to find the watch that makes you tick; the perfect timepiece is waiting, and so is your perfect engraving!
Engravable Timepieces
And sometimes, love is not only roses and waxing poetry, but those inside jokes that only you will understand. ‘Forever putting up with your snoring’, ‘May you frustrate me forever’ and ‘Forever forgiving you for stealing the last biscuit x’ are some of our favourites that we know anyone can relate to. What inside joke, personal sentiment, or loving nickname will you choose, and for who? The possibilities are endless, and that is what makes our engravable jewellery the perfect opportunity to express yourself with care with creativity.
We love it when you engrave jewellery with imagination, so please, keep it coming!
Our Must-Have Engravable Pieces
Engravable Items
We know that words hold meaning, whether they are an inside joke, a cherished pet name, or a phrase that means the world to you. That is why every Clogau engraving is carried out with the utmost care and respect, ensuring your message is captured just as you imagined. The words you choose will mean the world to the person they are meant for, and we cannot wait to see what they are.
If you have any questions, or simply want to talk through your ideas, our team is always here to help. After all, it is your message, and we are just honoured to help you say it.
Until next time, remember, a beautifully engraved piece can speak a thousand words, even with a character count.
Etch you later!
Lydia Carter