You would want it to be work hardened (or denser/more compacted metal grain) for sterling to engrave cleaner without the graver ripping and passing through Crumbly/gummy metal.
I believe GRS sells a die-struck sterling signet still. That would provide the dense, smooth qualities of sterling...
That ring looks like it's cast silver which may likely not be work-hardened enough to engrave well (looks based on the porosity to perhaps be something that will cause the graver to bog and tear rather than cut smoothly). Laser seems a better idea as recommended by Allan
My understanding is those types of items aren't sold readily available (typically) and have to be custom made. Some of the sterling signet rings I carry would be workable if you'd like to take a look through my current listings:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WestCoastFineJewelry
If you want a...
Hi there. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I wanted to see if I could get some feedback on my small jewelry shop. I've have had a hard time selling anything on Etsy. If you have time to take a look and let me know what you think, I would very much appreciate that. For example, are the...
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My understanding is that this post is allowed under the forum rules, but if I am mistaken please accept my apologies in advance:
I'd like to share with the forum that I have a small fine/fully handmade (and partially handmade-- lost wax casting) jewelry small business, in which I...
Wondering if anyone has a handy list of things they purchased or suggest one should purchase for getting into diamond/stone setting and fine jewlery repairwork. I'm particularly asking about hand tools and equipment and not instruction materials.
I know Otto Frei sells various grades of kits...