How to Add Jewelry Engraving Customization on Shopify
Jewelry engraving on Shopify lets buyers enter text that renders as a photoreal preview on your product. You set precise per-SKU character limits and capture production-ready files. Orders hand off cleanly to your engraver without retyping or Photoshop.
Who jewelry engraving customization is for
Founders and owners of jewelry or leather goods brands who want a premium experience and a fast setup without developers.
The outcome is photoreal engraving, accurate character limits, and clean handoff to production.
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Why add engraving now?
- Increases conversion and AOV on gifts and commemorative pieces.
- Reduces pre-purchase uncertainty with a lifelike preview.
- Lowers remake risk by enforcing limits and exporting exact specs.
What you need before you start
- Fonts approved for metal
- Character rules
- Pricing model such as offering a flat fee, per character after a threshold, or bundles.
- Production spec: format, scale, file naming, storage path, who owns each step.
- Policy such as "personalized items are final sale."
The 5-step setup for offering jewelry engraving to your customers
- Enable Engraving on selected products
Offer engraving only where it fits. Start with your top sellers. - Define zones on each product image
Align a zone to the real surface. Map zone to surface type: ring inner band, pendant back, bracelet plate. Use a size reference so the preview scale matches reality. - Set character limits
Enforce max characters per SKU. - Choose fonts and preview style
Pick one or two fonts and enable photoreal rendering for metal so depth and curve look right. - Configure production export and order mapping
Export PDF or SVG at 1:1 scale with outlines. Map line-item data to include message, zone, font, character count, and proof ID. Save files to a consistent folder per order.
Other things when offering jewelry personalization
1) Fonts and styles for metal
- For small areas, use simple serif or sans. For larger surfaces, add a script option.
- Set defaults once, then reuse across SKUs.
2) Character limits that prevent remakes
Use limits that reflect actual surface area.
3) Pricing models
Choosing the right pricing model can make or break your personalization offering. Here are a few things to consider:
- Flat fee per engraving for simplicity.
- Tiered per-character after a threshold.
- Multi-zone bundle for front and back.
Tip: Use round numbers. Buyers decide fast when the price is simple.
FAQ
Can I set different limits per product?
Yes. Limits, fonts, and pricing can be SKU-level.
Do previews match the final piece?
Yes. The render uses the same font and scale as the export. Check scale with a paper print test.
Which file format do engravers prefer?
PDF or SVG at 1:1 with outlines. Confirm with your engraver, however.
Can I charge per character?
Yes. Set a threshold and add a small per-character fee beyond it.
Can buyers use emojis or special characters?
Only if you allow them. Use an allowlist and block the rest.
How do I support front and back engraving?
Add two zones, each with its own limit, pricing, and export.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. Enable zoom and keep labels clear. Most buyers will personalize on a phone.
Do I need a developer?
No. Setup is visual and template based.
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Further Reading
Top Shopify Product Personalization Apps
How to Add Product Personalization to Shopify
