Little keepsakes.
Lasting meaning.

An engraved gift is one where the message is part of the object: cut into brass, etched into glass, burnt into bamboo or stamped into silver. It is the difference between a present and a keepsake. This guide covers the types we sell, how to match a piece to the occasion, what the materials mean, how the engraving is done and what to check before you order.

Why engraving matters

Most gifts are used up or put away. A piece with the right words on it is different. It gets kept on a desk, a shelf or a bedside table, and every time the person sees it they see the message. That is why engraved gifts are the usual choice for the occasions people remember: a milestone birthday, a wedding, a retirement, a confirmation, Mother's Day, Father's Day and a memorial.

Everything we sell comes with the engraving already done, as photographed. There is no text box at checkout. That means no spelling risk, no waiting on a workshop, and you can read the exact words before you pay.

The five types of engraved gift we sell

Keepsakes and compasses. Brass compasses engraved with a line from Thoreau, a poem or a message for a husband, crystal hearts and cubes for Mum or an anniversary, laser engraved crystal balls, wallet cards and baby keepsake boxes. The classic pick for an anniversary, a graduation or a family birthday.

Glassware. A whisky glass engraved with a line of Burns, a wine glass engraved for a retirement, champagne flutes for a 15th or 60th wedding anniversary, a set of etched stemless glasses and a pair of engraved brass goblets. Capacity is listed per product.

Jewellery and keyrings. Steel and leather bracelets engraved for Grandad, a pocket watch for a son, a silver heart necklace, and keyrings engraved for Dad, a partner or a friend. Metal and size are listed per product.

Home and bar gifts. Bamboo chopping boards engraved for Mum, Nan, Nanny, Dad or a best friend, a ring dish for a 10th anniversary, a leather bottle stopper for a 3rd, a pair of engraved spoons and a wooden music box.

Memorial keepsakes. Small bamboo keepsake urns engraved with a tree of life, for holding a small portion of ashes close, and a crystal ball with a guardian angel engraved inside the glass.

Match the piece to the person and the occasion

Start with the words, not the object. Read the engraving in the product photos and ask whether the person would say it, or want it said to them. A funny line suits a retirement; a line of poetry suits a graduation; a plain "Best Mum" suits most mums. Then pick the object they will actually use or display: a chopping board for someone who cooks, a glass for someone who hosts, a compass for someone who likes a desk piece.

What the materials mean

Brass. Heavy, warm and ages to a soft patina. Used for the compasses. The engraving is cut into the metal and will not wear off.

Stainless steel. The bracelet, keyring and wallet card metal. It does not tarnish and takes a crisp engraving. The product page states the metal and the size.

Bamboo and timber. The chopping boards and the compass boxes. Laser engraving burns the design into the surface, so it is darker than the wood and permanent.

Glass and crystal. Etched or laser engraved, the lettering is frosted into the surface. Most engraved glasses are dishwasher safe, and the page says if a piece is hand wash only.

Leather. The bottle stopper, the braided bracelet and the keyring straps. The engraving is burnt into the hide and darkens with use.

How the engraving is done

Laser engraving is the usual method for bamboo, glass, acrylic and steel: a fine, repeatable cut that gives clean lettering. Brass compasses are machine or hand engraved. Either way the words are in the material, not printed on it, so they do not rub off.

Check before you order

Read the wording and make sure it is the wording you want, because that is what arrives. Check the size, since a 60 mm crystal ball and a 400 ml wine glass are very different gifts. Check the metal if the person has sensitive skin. Check the delivery window against the date you need it by, and email us first if it is tight.

Delivery and returns

We dispatch within 2 working days and delivery then takes up to 7 working days by tracked courier, tracked. Delivery is free on orders of €120 or more. If the gift is not right, return it within 14 days of delivery, unused and in its packaging, for a full refund.

The short version

Choose the words first, then the object, then check the size and the date. Everything we sell shows the engraving, lists the material and the dimensions, and arrives with the message already on it.