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    Seeking an engraver

    Work hardened=annealed?
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    Seeking an engraver

    Thanks for the information AO, it is sterling, can this be cast as well so to not be work hardened? When I look at it with a loupe, it is quite coarse, as if perhaps the tool wasn't sharp. Also there is the problem (as I mentioned) the size is poorly scaled for the surface avail.
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    Seeking an engraver

    Love that quote. Ain't it the truth. You get what you pay for. My ignorance led me down a dirty road!
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    Seeking an engraver

    Thank you for your response. Do you mean the gold ring above, re: diamond drag? The gold ring is from c1973. The silver ring is sterling.
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    Seeking an engraver

    Hello, I recently wanted a ring engraved. I made a mistake and entrusted my job to an outfit that does various jobs etching flasks, plaques, and rings. This is in part my fault; expectations too high, not understanding the methods used by places that use automated methods to knock out their...
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