Make It Yours
A ring is beautiful. A ring with your story engraved inside it is irreplaceable. We offer machine and laser engraving on rings, pendants, lockets, watches, and almost anything else you can carry through our door. Bring us any piece, whether you bought it here or somewhere else, and we'll turn it into something only you own.
In-House Engraving
What We Can Engrave
If it's metal, we can almost certainly engrave it. These are the pieces we work on most often, but if yours isn't on the list, bring it in anyway. We'll take a look and tell you what's possible.
Wedding Bands
The most common engraving we do. Dates, initials, short phrases, or coordinates on the inside of the band. A private message only two people will ever see.
Engagement Rings
A proposal date, a word, or a personal message hidden inside the ring. Many customers come back to add an engraving after the surprise.
Pendants and Lockets
Names, dates, short quotes, or initials on the front, back, or inside of a locket. Memorial pendants are among the most meaningful pieces we engrave.
Watches
Case backs are the most popular surface for watch engraving. Retirement gifts, anniversaries, graduations, and milestones.
Charms and Bracelets
Small surfaces require precision. Our laser engraving handles fine detail on charms, ID bracelets, and bangle interiors.
Your Piece
Bought it somewhere else? That's fine. We engrave jewelry, watches, and keepsakes regardless of where they came from. No purchase required.
The Process
How Engraving Works
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Bring It In
Visit our Boonville showroom with the piece you'd like engraved. No appointment needed. We'll examine the item, discuss what's possible based on the surface, size, and metal, and help you decide on placement.
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Choose Your Text and Style
Tell us what you'd like engraved and we'll show you font options. We offer multiple styles from classic serif scripts to clean block lettering. If you have a specific design, symbol, or even your own handwriting you'd like used, bring it in and we'll discuss what's possible with our laser.
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Pick It Up
Most standard engravings are completed within 1 to 3 business days. We'll call or text you at (660) 882-5512 when your piece is ready. Complex or custom work may take longer, and we'll always give you a timeline before we start.
Need Inspiration?
Popular Engraving Ideas
Not sure what to engrave? You're not alone. Here are some of the most popular requests we see, organized by occasion. The best engravings are the ones that mean something to you.
Wedding & Engagement
- Your wedding date (Roman numerals or standard)
- Partner's initials or first name
- "Forever," "Always," or a word only you two use
- GPS coordinates of where you met or got engaged
- A line from your vows
Anniversary & Milestone
- The number of years + "and counting"
- The date you met
- A meaningful song lyric (first line, keep it short)
- "Still do" (popular anniversary re-commitment)
Memorial & Remembrance
- Name and birth/passing dates
- "Always with me" or "Until we meet again"
- A fingerprint (laser can reproduce from a scan)
- A short phrase the person was known for
Graduation, Retirement & Achievement
- Child's name and birthdate
- Graduation year and degree
- "Well done" or a personal message from the giver
- Years of service
Common Questions
Engraving Questions
Everything you need to know before your visit.
Pricing varies by piece, method, and complexity. Simple text inside a wedding band is our most affordable option. Custom designs, handwriting reproduction, and detailed laser work cost more. We'll always quote you before we start, and there are no hidden fees.
Yes. We engrave jewelry, watches, and keepsakes regardless of where they were purchased. No questions asked.
Most standard engravings are completed within 1 to 3 business days. Complex or custom work may take longer, and we'll give you a timeline upfront.
In most cases, engraving can be polished out and re-done, but it depends on the depth and the metal. Thin bands and delicate pieces may not be candidates for removal. We'll advise you before starting.
We offer multiple font options from classic scripts to modern block lettering. If you have a specific design or want to use your own handwriting, bring it in and we'll discuss what's possible.
It depends on the size of the surface. The inside of a ring typically fits a date, a few initials, or a short phrase. Larger surfaces like watch case backs or pendant faces can accommodate more. We'll help you find the right fit for your piece.
Yes. While this page focuses on jewelry, we also engrave plaques, trophies, awards, and picture frames. If you have a special item or a corporate order, bring it in or give us a call and we'll let you know what we can do.
Gordon Jewelers in Boonville is about 25 minutes from Columbia and engraves jewelry, watches, and keepsakes for customers across Mid-Missouri. We offer both machine and laser engraving, work on pieces from any source, and complete most standard engravings within 1 to 3 business days. No appointment needed, bring your piece in anytime.
