Engraving guide
Every piece is engraved by hand at the bench. Exactly what you type is engraved, so the builder counts characters as you go and shows a preview. Spaces count, and so do the ʻokina and kahakō vowels. You’ll see your engraving again in the proof before we start.
Preview only. Hand engraving varies a little in spacing and form, and that’s part of it.
What fits
| Piece | Where | Up to | Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heirloom Pendant | Back engraving | 20 | Latin + Japanese |
| Heirloom Scroll Bracelet | Name on the front | 14 | Latin |
| Heirloom Scroll Bracelet | Inside engraving | 25 | Latin + Japanese |
| Koa Inlay Ring | Inside engraving | 25 | Latin + Japanese |
| Maile Wedding Band | Inside engraving | 25 | Latin + Japanese |
| Maile Wedding Band | Outside word (optional) | 12 | Latin |
| Heirloom Scroll Ring | Outside word | 12 | Latin |
| Heirloom Scroll Ring | Inside engraving | 25 | Latin + Japanese |
| Koa Inlay Wedding Band | Inside engraving | 25 | Latin + Japanese |
Which characters
Latin: A–Z, a–z, 0–9, space, and . , ' & - + ♥ ∞, plus ʻ and ā ē ī ō ū (and capitals) for Hawaiian words.
Latin + Japanese: all of the above, plus hiragana, katakana, kanji and full-width punctuation.
Short Hawaiian words
- Aloha love, affection · 5 characters
- Kuʻuipo sweetheart · 7 characters
- Mau loa forever · 7 characters
- ʻOhana family · 6 characters
- Aloha au iā ʻoe I love you · 15 characters
- Mahalo thank you · 6 characters