Inside-Ring Engraving: The Technical Deep Dive
Shenzhen, China
Published: Jul 3, 2026
Inside-Ring Engraving: The Technical Deep Dive
Inside-ring engraving is the single most requested jewelry marking service. It’s also the most technically demanding. You’re marking a curved, confined, reflective surface inside a ring that may be only 2mm wide and 6mm deep.
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Step-by-Step Inside-Ring Engraving
Typical Inside-Ring Settings
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Font size | 0.5–1.5mm height |
| Power | 30–50% (lower than flat surface marking) |
| Speed | 100–200 mm/s |
| Frequency | 30–50 kHz |
| Depth | 0.01–0.03mm (light engraving) |
| Marking time | 15–45 seconds per ring |
When Elena Rossi, a custom jeweler in Milan, added inside-ring engraving to her services, her average order value increased by 25%. “Couples expect personalization now,” she says. “If I can’t engrave the inside of the ring, they find someone who can. The laser paid for itself in three months.”
