Engraved Stone and Rocks - All You Need to Know

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Do you know how people recorded history in earlier times? Rock engraving was one of the finest methods for recording the history. Engraved rocks can be found in caves and on the headstones. Rocks were not carved with special tools. People used basic tools for engraving the rocks. This method of carving rocks and stones was used on various occasions. The main of the people was to pass the memories to their loved ones. Engraved stones were also used during the celebration and on the special occasions.

These types of stones and rocks can also be found in old Chinese gardens. Nowadays there is lot of talk about personalized or customized engraved stones. They are becoming popular as one of the popular gift ideas. They are being used as a unique gift all over the world. They can be gifted at any occasion. Most of the times carved stones can be used on birthdays, holidays and other special events.

Every age group loves to receive unique gifts on special events. The message carved on the stone really passes your love and emotions. Have you ever received a love note on a stone? It can really make a difference.

If you are looking for time honored tribute for friend pr a family member then engraved stone can be the best idea. Engraved rocks are being used from hundred of years to pay tribute to the loved ones. A stone can be used to engrave most precious thoughts of a person. The thoughts carved on a stone will always be preserved in the heart of the people from generations to generations.

Let's discuss some other uses of engraved stones and rocks in the lives of different people. These unique stones can be used to decorate home or office. They can really enhance the elegance of your living room. As we have discussed above, the engraved rocks can be used as personalized memorial stones. You can also use them as a pet grave marker or pet memorial stone. There are many people who use these stones as personalized mementos. There are people who have used these stones for proposing marriage.

Engraved stones can also be used as a corporate gift. The name of the company can be easily engraved on a stone and the personalized stones can be distributed to potential clients and partners.

Nowadays these personalized stones are available on the internet. You can easily order the one from the comfort of your home. But there are many things which should be considered before ordering such stones. First of all you should know the type of stone you want to order. The size and shape of stone also matters a lot. I would recommend you to decide proper size and shape according to the occasion.

It is a smart idea to plan budget in advance. You can discuss all your requirements with your family or friends. In this way you can easily make the best possible choice.

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Yorkstone, The Ideal Stone for Engraved House Signs and Commemorative Plaques

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Yorkstone is one of those quintessential English stones that everyone has heard about but how many people actually know what a very special stone Yorkstone really is?
Of all the natural stones quarried in the UK York stone is probably the most versatile.
Used for paving, house signs, headstones, fireplaces and all types of buildings from churches to office blocks. Yorkstone is now increasingly the stone of choice for house signs.

Yorkstone is a sedimentary Limestone, that is a stone laid down from the sediment of long disappeared lakes and seas. This process means that all sedimentary limestone's are to a greater or lesser degree layered or stratified. The strata on stones such as Portland or Bath stone are deep and each layer or strata can produce a different class of stone some with fine clear stone, some with heavy fossilised shell. However, York stone is laid down in fine layers of just a few millimetres thick per layer.

It is this layering that gives Yorkstone much of its character. The stone is constructed in layers or strata, that can be seen in the edge of the stone. This forms a dense hard stone with greater tensile strength than most other limestone's.

It is this tensile strength and hardness that makes York stone so suitable as paving. Yorkstone paving slabs have an incredible capacity for wear and tear, and today old York paving originally laid down a hundred or more years ago is a prized and expensive re-claimed commodity.

The colour of new Yorkstone tends to be mainly buff or gold, but old Yorkstone was commonly available in greys and dark browns as well as a true blue!
This variety of colour and hue made Yorkstone the material of choice for fireplace builders in the eighties. As a young man I built hundreds of these fireplaces, sadly out of fashion now of course.

Yorkstone is ideal for engraving as it seldom shows sign of the fossil shell that can mar the finish of other limestone's and the colour generally remains fairly uniform throughout the slab or block though can darken when a new layer or strata is cut through. The density of the grain means that engravings and carvings are crisp and sharp.

This uniformity and consistency is one of the reasons Yorkstone has always been valued for its suitability for engraving. It has been used for generations for headstones and today is being increasingly chosen for engraved house signs and commemorative plaques.

Yorkstone has other attributes less well known, for instance did you know that it is an excellent fine abrasive? All stone masons yard and workshops used to have a block of Yorkstone and a large hand turned Yorkstone wheel for sharpening chisels. Lubricated with water the stone was often the only sharpening stone available. Another use was to finish off the leaded lettering on headstones. After the lead had been hammered into the finished letters, they were rubbed over with a piece of York stone and water, this flattened and blackened the lead at the same time.

Lastly the reason I love this stone is its ability to age and weather gracefully.
Old York stone headstones, walls and signs hundreds of years old, covered in moss, and the grime of history with the inscriptions all but unreadable are still very beautiful and the quality of the stone still shines through!

One word of warning, the dust created by dry cutting Yorkstone can be a serious health risk, if you are going to work Yorkstone wear a proper respirator or better still cut it wet.

Steve Walker has been a craftsman in stone and marble for 40 years. Leaving school at fifteen he entered an apprenticeship as an ecclesiastical marble mason with an old London firm, and in his long career have practised as a stone mason, letter cutter, restoration carver, marble mason and carver, fireplace designer and manufacturer. He has worked in old fashioned traditional stone firms and in modern marble workshops, in almost every type of stone marble and granite. He is now a house sign maker, the sole owner, and craftsman of Stone Engravings House Signs ? http://www.stoneengravings.co.uk

Launching Engraved Stones: Cupid's Modern Approach?

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Modern couples in love, although not actually launching engraved stones at each other, are increasingly choosing new ways to impress, surprise and hit their mark with loved ones by declaring their tender words on engraved stones. Instead of throwing them, however, they just gently (or sneakily) present them to their significant other!

Natural stones and rocks seem to perfectly symbolize and support their loving messages. The strength of any promises declared, the everlasting feelings expressed, are that much stronger, truer, more permanent, when engraved into stone.

So what can you say on your love rock that will win you a beautiful smile and touch the heart of your special someone? Here are some examples of messages on engraved stones that have been used to express one's love and devotion. You might discover the right words among these ideas or perhaps use these examples as a springboard for brainstorming the perfect sentiment for your specific situation and loved one. Words can be funny, serious, quirky, nice, predictable, intriguing, questioning or involve a call to action. Whatever they are, though, it's best that they be sincere and focus in on the special connection you share with your loved one.

Want to get engaged? Pop the question on a stone! "Will you marry me?" Or, ask your true love, "Spend a Lifetime with Me?" You could instead declare "I Love You, Be Mine Always" or, "Let's Grow Old Together." You could also leave some intrigue with "I Have A Question..."

Here are more ideas for how to express love on engraved stones: "We're Meant to Be" - "Our Love Rocks!" - "The Love Bug Bit Me"- "Sail With Me" - "Be Mine" - "You Have The Key To My Heart" - "You Are The One" - "You Are My Rock."

Also, it can be a good idea to personalize your engraved stone gift with your loved one's name and your name too. And, another suggestion that can help you when thinking about giving someone a love stone is it is best to avoid re-gifting the engraved stone.

Treat the one-of-a-kind engraved stone as a unique gift of love only for your special loved one. Then, cupid's engraved stone will not only hit its mark, winning you a heartfelt smile and considerable affection, but will also become a long-lasting gift and a treasured reminder that your "Love Rocks."

Liz Hekimian-Williams is founder of Giftsprings - online at http://www.giftsprings.com - an inspirational online gifts and home decor shop featuring personalized gifts including engraved stones and engraved wind chimes. See sample custom engraved stones at http://www.giftsprings.com/category/estones

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Engraved Jewelry: Etching Ties That Bind Forever

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Giving jewelry is a great way to express your love, commitment, and friendship. Engraved jewelry captures a special moment such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or any other milestone in a person's life - encapsulating that special moment in a way that could last an eternity. Engraved jewelry then becomes not only a piece of adornment; it even goes beyond being just an ordinary keepsake. Engravings commemorate a deep and everlasting bond between the giver and the recipient.

If you are finding it hard to fit a gift to its recipient, the perfect solution could be to go for engraved jewelry. Anything personal can be engraved on jewelry, such as a person's name, zodiac sign, horoscope traits, a special date, etc. Simple designs other than text can also be made, depending on the tools and talent of the jeweler. More intricate etchings can also be made using more sophisticated tools - an entire love quote or an inspirational message, for example, can be engraved in a pendant.

Almost any piece of jewelry can be engraved, limited only by technology and by the skills and creativity of the designer. Bracelets may be etched with a person's name, and then followed with a special message of endearment. A ring may be marked with the date of an anniversary, a birthday, or a note of congratulations. A pendant may be printed with a favorite quotation, or a crucifix may be engraved with a passage from the Bible. There are almost endless possibilities when it comes to engraved jewelry.

If you are in a committed relationship, the birthstone of your beloved could be the gift of choice. The gem can be cut as a pendant, or it can be set in a ring. Although a birthstone can carry a lot of individuality, it still cannot convey all the personalization that you want in a gift. Why not have it engraved? Jewelry that is decorated with a person's name or special symbol is always more meaningful than just his or her birthstone, which can become quite generic considering the many people who share the same birth month.

Moving up to the next level in personalization, you can now have an engraving done directly on the face of a gemstone. This high-tech family of engraved jewelry features an etching of precious metal (e.g. pure gold or silver) on the surface of stone or another metal. This technique is achieved by using a process that deposits extremely thin (often on the nano-scale, or molecules-thick) layer of pure gold on precious stone. The etching process is very precise, since the engraving is laser-guided and laser-printed. Tiny details and designs can be made on stone; so small and so accurate are these that they can be viewed flawlessly even under magnification.

The above engraving method, that can be found at the following link, represents a great leap forward in the personalization of engraved jewelry. Using this hi-tech procedure, any design can be transferred on precious stone, so long as it can be digitized. Imagine having your profile, together with your favorite sonnet, engraved on precious stone: truly a marvel of marvels

We encourage you to click on the above link and check out this fabulous collection of engraved jewelry.

Remember Your Pet With an Engraved Pet Memorial

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Pets, just like people are an integral part of many families and are loved just as much as a sister, brother, mother or father. Unfortunately, pets have a much shorter life span than us so we have to deal with the loss of a pet much more often than the loss of loved ones. This can be very hard and obviously very emotional on everyone in the family, especially when there are young children involved that thought their pet would be their best friend forever.

Families often struggle with what to do when you lose a pet. Do you bring it somewhere and have them take care of it? Do you get your dog or cat cremated and put its ashes in a jar or spread them on your lawn? Do you bury your pet by a tree in your yard to have a special place to remember him? Whether you choose any of these options you can have a beautiful pet memorial rock created that you can put indoors or out for everyone to remember your special friend. These engraved pet stones will remind everyone what a good pet you had and create conversation and great memories.

Engraved stones make great pet memorials because they can be completely customized and come in any size. Create the pet memorial as a family, choose an image of your pet from a large selection of stock animal images, or provide a custom image, put your pets name on the stone and the date or a special name you called her, or even a quote that is special to your family. A pet memorial will not only last forever, but it will be something special your family and children can remember their special friend by. Depending on the number or letters or picture, you can get an engraved stone to use as a pet memorial or pet marker anywhere from 5" across up to 14".

Order an engraved pet memorial today from Serenityhealth. You will be amazed at the impeccable engraving and choices. You will also find many phrases from past pet markers that will get your ideas flowing.

Amber Liddell is resource for the website http://www.serenityhealth.com - your one stop shop for any type of water fountains, engraved stones and other stress relief and relaxation products.

How to Use Engraved Stones in a Backyard Memorial Garden

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Although nothing can completely ease the pain of the loss of a loved one or pet, creating your own garden memorial with personalized engraved stones can help a bit as you create a haven at home where you can honor their life and memories. Stones with your personalized engraving are often used as focal points in remembrance memorial gardens at home but there are different aspects to consider when planning a backyard memorial garden and before you order the engraved stones.

First, decide if you will only feature one larger rock or if you prefer to have several engraved stones. How can you decide? The following questions can help you to narrow it down. Will it be a memorial honoring one single person or pet, or, several? Do you want to make a garden around one focal point and area, or, do you want to line a pathway with multiple stones and plants along the way? Do you think you'd enjoy having one stone featuring the name and multiple aspects of the individual or pet, or, might you prefer having several stones featuring different words or phrases all remembering one person, dog, or cat? Clearly, there are a variety of alternatives when deciding on engraved stones and memorials for your garden, but don't get bogged down with this, as none of these is the "right" answer, it's just a matter of personal preference. Any one of these ideas can provide a beautiful memorial remembrance in your garden.

How much is in your budget for this memorial garden with engraved stones project? This is another factor you will need to consider in your planning. Although larger stones cost more, you can typically include more engraved words (even poems) on a larger engraved stone than on a smaller one. On the other hand, several small stones may fit the sentiments as well, just spread out over several separate stones, and perhaps at a similar or lower overall cost.

Other issues to think about when planning your memorial garden include whether or not to include other accents or decor, as well as plant and flower choices. For example, will you want to include additional features such as a sitting bench, a gazing ball, or personalized wind chimes in your memorial garden? Other decisions involve choosing the plants and flowers for your memorial garden. Find varieties that will be easy to maintain. However, also consider plants or flowers that particularly pleased your loved one or that are your own personal favorites.

Finally, some may want to try to choose the stone type or coloring of the stones. However, if you are selecting natural stones, you will probably find this is not usually feasible. This is because natural stones come in various colors, shapes, and sizes, and every one is unique. Natural river stones, for example, come in their own special colors and with natural imperfections and "flaws" crafted by nature. So, it appears, the color and shape of the stone may best be left up to nature and destiny. Ultimately, as long as the engraving and sentiment says just what you want, your engraved stones and memorial garden will be just right and ready to touch the hearts of family and friends for years to come.

Liz Hekimian-Williams writes about home and family topics for Giftsprings and other websites. She enjoys the beauty of engraved natural stones along with their versatility for use in garden memorials or as other personalized gift ideas. Visit http://www.tlcmemorialstones.com to find memorial wording examples or go to http://www.giftsprings.com/category/estones when you're ready to design your own custom engraved stones and get your idea underway.

Engraved Gifts - Five Personalized, Unique Gift Ideas

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This holiday season find the unique gift that no one else will think of.  Although engraved or personalized gifts can take a little more time to plan they are unique and something that will last a very long time.  Read on for some unique gift ideas for this holiday season, upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and thank you gifts.

Engraved Stones: These unique engraved river rocks are the perfect gift and come in many sizes.  You can get pocket word stones for inspiration, tiny phrase stones, paperweight size engraved stones and larger garden stones that are perfect for engraving and look great in a garden or on a porch.  You can customize any of these engraved rocks with a personal name, phrase, picture or border.  There are many stock images and phrases to choose and all look spectacular on these natural river rocks.  Engraved stones are often used for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, even holidays to say "I Love You".

Tabletop or Desktop Fountain: This is a wonderful personalized gift for anyone on your list.  The water flows down a hanging piece of slate (engraved or not) creating soothing water sounds.  Water flows and recirculates from a copper basin with these engraved slate fountains.  You can get the slate customized with a name, meaningful image or anything else you desire.  There are also many stock images to choose from.  I have seen many of these great tabletop fountains given as wedding or anniversary gifts as well with the couples names and date engraved on the slate.

Personalized Wind Chimes: Give the gift that lasts with a wind chime.  A wind chime not only calms with the soothing sounds, but is beautiful and will last forever.  You can get the paddle of the chime engraved with a personal name or phrase or an image.  This is a truly unique idea and a very calming gift!  There are many size and different tunes available in these personalized chimes at a very affordable price.  Perfect for Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays and anniversaries.

Monogrammed Bean Bag Chair: A bean bag is perfect for kids and adults alike.  You child will just love a bean bag chair with her name on it from Santa!  With a chair all their own, you may even find that your child takes to reading, homework and creative playing in their very own, personalized chair.  Monogrammed bean bags are also great for schools, daycares, libraries, even for conference rooms in corporate spaces.  Have the logo monogrammed on for an added touch.

Engraved Slate Wall Fountain: Although a little expensive for a gift, an engraved slate wall fountain is absolutely beautiful and will provide relaxing water sounds and add beauty to any office or home decor.  You will typically see the engraved slate with a corporate logo or business and the wall fountains in homes won't have the engraving, but the slate and copper combinations are gorgeous no matter where they are placed!

You can find all of these personalized gifts along with many more unique gift ideas at Serenityhealth.com. There is still plenty of time to order for the holidays, give a unique gift this holiday season or for any of your upcoming events or birthdays!

Amber Liddell is a resource for the website Serenityhealth.com, your one stop shop for gift giving including any type of wall fountains, water fountains and water fountain information. You will find many outdoor fountains for your garden, wall fountains, tabletop fountains and even custom fountains. Visit Serenityhealth.com today.