Charm to engrave
Personalize your creations with our selection of engraving medals and charms in 925 Sterling Silver. Whether you prefer metal stamping or precision engraving, find the ideal medium for creating unique, emotionally-charged jewelry.
In this section, discover our wide selection of 925 silver charms and medals for engraving. In the shape of a heart, a star, a little girl, a boy, a spacer, square, round, rectangular... You're sure to find the charm you need!
A wide range of shapes and finishes
Our collection adapts to every style of mounting:
- Round and oval medals: the great classics for sleek pendants.
- Geometric and symbolic shapes: hearts, stars, moons or hexagons for modern compositions.
- Ready-to-install charms: already pierced or fitted with a ring, they fit easily on a fine chain or silk cord bracelet.
Personalized medals are the perfect gift for birthdays, christenings, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and even just to treat yourself! The smooth surface of these customizable medals lets you give free rein to your imagination: draw a motif, trace an initial or first name, write a love note or inspirational message, express a memory or emotion, engrave a date of birth... It's all possible!
An engraved medal simply strung on a pretty silver chain or a choker on a ribbon will be the ideal medal necklace for a woman, a man or a child. Very much in vogue, personalized necklaces with the names of children or grandchildren engraved on one or more charms will delight the hearts of mothers and grandmothers.
In mini format or in the form of a divider, the engraved medal slips easily onto a bracelet or ring.
It's up to you to create your most beautiful silver necklaces. To do so, take a look at our tutorials!
Engraving a silver medallion
Silver is the ideal metal for engraving and hallmarking. Indeed, this precious metal, like gold, has the particularity of being quite flexible, which makes it easy to engrave. There are several techniques for engraving:
- To engrave by hand, you'll need the Dremel - Engraver. We explain in a video how to engrave jewelry with this tool.
- The other technique for engraving jewelry is punching. With this technique, you don't need to know anything about lettering or calligraphy, as the letters are already formed on punching dies. Select the punches of your choice in the font you like and engrave your silver charm. Here's a short video showing you in detail how to punch metal.
Once your engraving is ready, you can accentuate it with a metal marker. Add a touch of green, brown, gold or silver to your medal necklace.
On our site, you'll find other personalized medals to engrave in gold plated, gold filled, stainless steel and gold-plated stainless steel or aluminum (note that it is possible to engrave stainless steel. However, punching is not recommended).
Care instructions for 925 sterling silver jewelry
Silver can naturally oxidize in contact with air. To preserve the brilliance of your engraved charms, we advise you to store them away from humidity and clean them regularly with a silver-specific product or a simple impregnated wipe. Jewelry worn regularly oxidizes much less quickly.
Why choose 925 silver for DIY jewelry?
- Silver is malleable and easy to work.
- It is a precious metal that remains more affordable than gold.
- It causes very few allergies, even in sensitive people.
- It's a versatile metal that can be used to create many different types of jewelry, appealing to men and women alike, and is available in gold, rose gold and silver versions.
- It's a strong, durable metal that stands up to everyday wear and tear. You can wear silver jewelry every day, without taking it off.
- It requires very little maintenance. A little soapy water or toothpaste is all it takes to restore its shine.
Can a 925 silver medal be engraved on both sides?
Yes, provided the thickness of the medal is sufficient (generally from 0.7 mm or 1 mm). If you use the punching technique, beware of ghosting: the punch mark may be slightly visible on the reverse side. For perfect double-sided engraving, opt for gentle machine or manual engraving.
How do you blacken letters engraved on silver to make them more legible?
To make an inscription stand out on silver, you can use a special marker. Cover the punched or engraved letters with the marker and wipe off the excess with a cloth.