Ring & Jewelry Engraving in Marlton, NJ

Hand, machine and laser engraving done on site. Machine from $1.50 a character, hand engraving by our own engraver from $2.00 a character, $75 minimum. We show you a proof before anything is cut. Final pricing is confirmed after we inspect the item.

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Before anything is permanent

A proof, every time

A proof, every time

You approve the layout before we cut. Nothing goes onto metal unseen.

Our own hand engraver

Our own hand engraver

Not sent out. A graver varies pressure through the letter the way a pen does.

Any piece, bought anywhere

Any piece, bought anywhere

We engrave items purchased elsewhere after inspecting them. Complimentary on qualifying pieces bought here.

Rush available

Rush available

Same-day or next-day is often possible on simple machine work. Quoted before we begin.

Hard metals as well

Hard metals as well

Laser cuts titanium, tungsten and stainless steel, which would blunt or skip a rotary bit.

What engraving costs

Worth knowing first

What not to engrave on a ring

Numeric dates in ambiguous formats. 04/05/26 reads as April 5th here and 4th May almost everywhere else. Spell the month.

Text that fills every millimeter. A long inscription squeezed into a narrow band comes out cramped and stops being readable. Fewer words at a legible size ages better.

Anything you have not read twice. We proof it and we will flag a spelling that looks unintended — but removing an engraving means removing metal.

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How much fits inside a ring

Full engraving price list

Method Price
Machine engraving $1.50–$2.50 per character ($25 minimum)
Laser engraving $1.50–$2.50 per character ($35 minimum)
Hand engraving $2.00–$4.00 per character ($75 minimum)
Job Price
Date or short inscription From $25
Outside band or surface engraving From $25
Pendant or bracelet engraving From $25
Monogram, two or three letters From $40
Monogram, hand-engraved From $75
Watch caseback engraving From $40
Handwriting engraving From $75
Removing or replacing an existing engraving From $75
Fingerprint engraving From $95

Hand Engraving

Hand engraving is done with a graver, by our own engraver, at $2.00 to $4.00 a character, with a $75 minimum; intricate jobs are quoted individually.

The difference is visible once you know to look for it. A machine cuts every stroke to the same depth. A hand engraver varies pressure and angle through the letter, so the line swells and tapers the way a pen does. On script and on anything ornamental, hand work looks like handwriting and machine work looks like a font.

Fonts

We offer the common block, script, cursive and monogram styles, the same ones used across our personalized jewelry collection. If you have something specific in mind, bring or send it — we will review it before engraving and tell you whether it will hold at the size your piece allows.

Very fine serifs and hairline strokes can disappear at small sizes or fill in with polish. That is the kind of thing worth knowing before it is permanent, not after.

How Long Does Engraving Take?

Standard turnaround is one to two weeks for machine engraving and five to eight business days for hand engraving.

Rush service is available for an additional charge. Same-day or next-day work is often possible for simple machine engraving, depending on the item, the design and the current workload. The rush charge is quoted before we begin — ask when you drop the piece off and we will tell you straight away whether the date you need is realistic.

Can You Engrave a Ring I Already Wear?

Yes, after inspecting it.

Three things decide it. Band thickness — a shank worn thin over years may not have enough metal left to take a cut safely. Stones and existing marks — the placement of stones, sizing marks and previous repairs can reduce the available engraving area. Condition — an existing engraving or deep scratches affect the surface. We inspect the ring first and explain any limitations before proceeding.

We can also remove or replace an existing engraving, from $75. That means cutting the old text away and refinishing the surface, which takes a small amount of metal with it. On a band already thinned by wear it is not always advisable, and we will say so.

Which Metals Can You Engrave?

Most precious metals and many other engravable materials, subject to inspection.

Gold, platinum and sterling silver engrave conventionally. Titanium, tungsten and stainless steel are hard enough that we use laser engraving rather than a rotary machine.

Engraving on Pieces Bought at Billig

Engraving is complimentary on qualifying items purchased at Billig Jewelers, including our personalized jewelry collection. We also engrave pieces bought anywhere else, after inspecting them.

Serving Marlton, Cherry Hill, Moorestown and South Jersey

Our showroom is on Route 73 South in Marlton, minutes from Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, Mount Laurel, Medford and Haddonfield.

Billig Jewelers 330 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 983-2300 Tuesday–Friday 10 AM – 5 PM · Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM · Closed Sunday and Monday

Visit our Marlton showroom

Everything is done at our own bench in Marlton. Walk in for a free evaluation — no appointment needed and no deposit taken.

Location
330 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053
Hours
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM · Sat 10 AM – 4 PM · Closed Sun & Mon
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Engraving FAQ

1. How much does jewelry engraving cost?

Machine and laser engraving run $1.50 to $2.50 per character at Billig Jewelers, with a $25 minimum for machine work and $35 for laser; hand engraving runs $2.00 to $4.00 per character with a $75 minimum. A short inscription starts at $25 and a monogram at $40. Fingerprint engraving starts at $95.

2. How much does it usually cost to engrave a ring?

For a typical inside-band inscription of twenty to thirty characters, machine engraving works out to roughly $30 to $75. Hand engraving on the same text runs $75 to $120. We quote the exact figure before starting.

3. Can you get an existing ring engraved?

Yes, after inspection. We check the band's thickness, any stones and the overall condition first — a shank worn thin over years may not have enough metal left to cut safely.

4. Can I get my ring engraved after purchase?

Yes. Engraving is complimentary on qualifying items bought at Billig Jewelers, and we engrave pieces purchased elsewhere after inspecting them.

5. What should I avoid engraving on a ring?

Numeric dates in ambiguous formats — spell the month. Text long enough to fill every millimeter, which comes out cramped and unreadable. And anything you have not read through twice, since removing an engraving means removing metal.

6. Can you engrave handwriting or a fingerprint?

Yes. We reproduce handwriting from a clear photograph or scan — a note, a signature, a recipe card — from $75. Fingerprint engraving works from a clean, high-resolution print, from $95. Both are laser work, because the detail is finer than a rotary bit can follow. You see the layout before anything is permanently engraved.

7. How long does engraving take?

One to two weeks for machine engraving, five to eight business days for hand engraving. Rush service is available for an additional charge, and same-day or next-day work is often possible on simple machine engraving depending on workload.

Still have questions?

Call us at856-983-2300or visit our Marlton showroom. We’re always happy to help.

See a proof before we cut.

Walk in with the piece and we'll lay out your text and quote it on the spot.

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