Using hand engraving to add depth to design

We use hand engraving at PIKE to add depth to our designs. We are very lucky to have an amazing hand engraver in Adelaide who helps Nicholas’ designs come to life. Here are a few examples of some PIKE designs that feature hand engraving:

Gemstone ring, featuring deep, hand engraved lines as part of the design.

Gemstone ring, featuring deep, hand engraved lines as part of the design.

Stunning ladies ring featuring onyx, citrines, diamonds and deep engraved lines.

Stunning ladies ring featuring onyx, citrines, diamonds – the deeply engraved lines create stunning panels.

Gents ring featuring diamonds and deeply engraved lines.

Gents ring featuring diamonds – the lines create panels of gold, which create spaces for contrasting brush and polished finishes.

Deep lines engraved as part of sweeping design in this ladies diamond ring.

Deep lines engraved as part of sweeping design in this ladies diamond ring.

Hand engraving is used in this design to create levels in white gold.

Hand engraving is used in this design to create levels in white gold.

Cufflinks with hand engraving featuring the birthplace of the bride and groom.

These cufflinks were commissioned as a gift from a mother to her son – they feature hand engraving of the cities where he lived growing up.

Hand engraved gents ring, with meaningful shapes engraved to create deep spaces, allowing for oxidisation.

Hand engraved gents ring, with shark details engraved to create deep spaces, allowing for oxidisation.

Gemstone cufflinks with unique engraving.

Gemstone cufflinks with unique engraving.

Come and see Nicholas to see what’s possible in hand engraving. Pop in and see us the studio, call us on 08 8338 3109, or email us at hello@pike.com.au. We’d love to see you.

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