Carved by Hand. Guided by Light,
Etched for Generations

From historical coats of arms cut in deep reverse for warm sealing wax to micro-precise laser monogram ciphers, every commission is brought to life inside our Vyse Street workshop by master British craftsmen.

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Technical comparison

Hand Engraving VS. Laser Engraving

Heritage craft

Traditional Hand Seal Engraving

Carving methodCut entirely by hand and eye using hardened steel gravers and wooden tools.
Depth & reliefDeep 3D intaglio cavity carved in reverse for crisp wax seals.
Best suited forFamily crests, heraldic shields, ancestral seals and traditional signets.
Artisan madeMethod 1
Modern precision

Laser engraving

Carving methodComputer-guided laser removes the surface layer using a digital design file.
Depth & reliefPrecise, consistent surface marking with limited dimensional relief.
Best suited forFlat personalisation, repeatable logos, names and contemporary designs.
Digital precisionMethod 2
Free artwork review

Not Sure If Your Artwork Can Be Engraved?

Share your family crest drawing, photograph of an existing signet, or hand-drawn sketch with our Jewellery Quarter team. We will assess the linework, recommend the optimal engraving technique, and provide an artwork scale proof free of charge.

Workshop showroom

Hockley Jewellers
103–104 Vyse Street
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham, B18 6LP, United Kingdom

Direct line & hours

Mon–Sat: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
Direct Tel: +447480575283

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