Engraved Gifts

Engraved gifts with your name or text

Finding the perfect present can be a challenge, but nothing says "thoughtful" quite like a custom engraved gift. Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, a romantic anniversary, or a professional achievement, engraving adds a personal touch that transforms a simple item into a lifelong keepsake. Unlike printing or other techniques, engraving lasts forever!

Have your gift with engraving on different surfaces

At YourSurprise, we specialize in high-quality personalisation, allowing you to add names, dates, or heartfelt messages to a wide variety of gifts. We create engraved gifts in our specialized production department, using high-quality machinery that permanently imprints your design.

We apply this type of personalisation to different types of gifts and materials, including engraving on wood, glass, metal, or high-quality leather goods.

Engraving on wood

Engraving technique is perfect for kitchen essentials like chopping boards or bamboo serving platters. When we engrave wood, the laser burns the design into the fibers, creating a dark, permanent contrast. It’s a popular choice for "New Home" gifts or personalised cheese boards where a family name can be displayed in the center of the grain.

For those who love enjoying good wine with friends, a suitable gift could be an engraved wooden case, containing a bottle of wine or champagne and two glasses or flutes.

Is someone you know moving house? Give the gift of a set of knives with an engraved wooden holder and send your special greeting.

Engraving on glass

Engraving on glass is done by using high quality lasers with extreme precision, that ensure a long-lasting glass. Think of a set of red wine glasses featuring a couple's wedding date, or a sturdy beer glass with a humorous birthday message. Because the engraving is etched directly into the glass surface, it is 100% dishwasher safe and will never peel or fade like a print might.

An engraved glass or carafe with your name or design is also a must-have for any table setting.

Engraving on metal

For gifts that need to withstand daily use, engraving on metal is a great choice. We can engrave stainless steel hip flasks, Parker pens, or personalised jewelry. The result is a sharp, clean-cut indentation that reflects light beautifully. An engraved metal keychain, for instance, serves as a durable daily reminder of a special person or a new set of keys to a first home.

Engraving on leather

Engraving on leather provides a subtle, debossed effect that feels luxurious to the touch. This is highly effective on items like recycled leather aprons for the family chef or leather travel journals. The heat of the laser creates a slightly darker tone than the leather itself, resulting in a sophisticated "tone-on-tone" look that ages beautifully alongside the material.

Gifts with engraving: the best ideas for your gifts

1. Personalised wine or champagne glasses
2. Custom wooden serving platters and cheese boards
3. Engraved leather aprons
4. Pens with custom engraving
5. Stainless steel hip flasks
6. Engraved glass vases
7. Wooden knife blocks
8. Personalised metal lighters
9. Leather bracelets with engraved charms
10. Tea boxes with tea glass

Questions about engraving on gifts

Can I engrave both text and icons?

Absolutely. Our online editor allows you to choose from various fonts for names and messages, and you can also add special symbols or icons from our library to make your gift even more unique. Each gift has different designs. Check them all in our editor online!

What is the difference between engraving and printing?

Printing applies a layer of ink onto the surface of a product, whereas engraving removes a small amount of the material to create a physical groove or mark. This results in a more tactile feel and longer durability.

Is there a character limit for the engraving?

The character limit varies depending on the product itself. Our editor will automatically notify you if your text is too long, ensuring that your message remains clear and easy to read.