02Jul
Seven benefits of giving customers engraved glass gifts
It’s a great idea to present high-value customers or clients with a gift that rewards their loyalty. Here are seven reasons why you should consider (more…)
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06Sep
Why engraved glass trophies make all the difference
Parents and teachers often tell children that they should value what they do in itself and not focus on winning awards for achievements. That’s not to say, however, that (more…)
03Sep
Recognising employees’ value with engraved awards
Employee recognition is acknowledging effort, accomplishments and the contributions individual employees and teams make to a business. Engraved awards tell (more…)
01Nov
Engraved crystal awards: types of engraving
Each year thousands of clubs, associations, organisations, teams, leagues and societies all over the globe have their annual awards and presentation evenings. Trophies are given out to league and competition winners, plaques for special achievements, medals for runners-up, the list is endless. Engraved crystal awards always feature at these kind of ceremonies, offering a superb stylish alternative to the ubiquitous silverware. Often these pieces remain current and stand the test of time, never becoming dated or out of fashion, they look...
06Aug
Portrait of famous artist engraved onto a dog hair
Micro-engraver, Graham Short, has surpassed his previous record of completing the smallest engraving, with a 0.1mm portrait of JMW Turner, the renowned artist, onto a section of a single dog hair.The engraving took Short around (more…)
10Jun
The Godfather’s engraved Rolex sells at auction
A little-known auction house based in Beverley Hills, GWS Auctions, has recently sold an engraved Rolex Datejust watch, reportedly owned by Hollywood actor Marlon Brando.The auction, held in (more…)
03Jun
Miniature engravings set to be ‘out of this world’
NASA has recently announced its intention to engrave millions of names onto a micro-chip to be sent to the Red Planet with the 2020 Mars rover.Members of the public have been (more…)
12Jul
Encountering tradition with engraved port glasses
A fortified wine from Northern Portugal, port is a popular after-dinner drink dating from the 17th Century. Usually much sweeter than other red wine, and often a deep ruby colour, this highly esteemed drink is (more…)
02Jul
Royal portraits engraved onto the head of a pin
Miniature engraver Graham Short, made the headlines in 2016 when he engraved a portrait of Jane Austin and some famous lines from her books, in microscopic form onto four of the new plastic five pounds notes. The engraver has now revealed his latest creation, the portraits of (more…)
01Feb
The rare engraved coin designed to impress a king
When the monarchy was restored in 1660, and King Charles II became King of England, an order was issued. Invitations to design a commemorative coin were sent to Royal Mint engraver Thomas Simon, and Pierre Blondeau, a (more…)
