Succesful Jewelry Engraving by Sam Alfano

Master jeweler Sam Alfano delivers a focused, 120-minute training on ring engraving—from clean, commercial bright cuts to advanced relief and sculpted work. Shot in close-up for clarity, this video is designed to accelerate your learning curve so you can execute in-demand engraving styles for stores, manufacturers, and custom clients.

What You’ll Learn

• Foundations: Graver geometry, tool prep, and control for confident cuts.
• Bright-cut borders: Clean, reflective borders that sell—and how to lay them out fast.
• Leaf & scroll work: Design flow, shading, and depth to bring patterns to life.
• Advanced techniques: Relief engraving and sculpting methods for premium results.
• Ring-specific workflows: Working on curves, inside/outside positioning, and support.

Format & Runtime

Who It’s For

• Jewelers and engravers building commercial bright-cut skills
• Artists pursuing relief/sculpted engraving for premium pieces
• Shops training staff for consistent, repeatable results

Student Feedback

“Your jewellery engraving DVD is 20 out of 10… Clear, concise, information, understandable, achievable, and easy to follow with very clear instructions. A real winner and a ‘must have’ for any engraver at any level of skill.”
— Andrew Biggs, New Zealand, Editor, The Engraver Magazine (FEGA)

Notes

• Have a sharp, properly shaped graver and practice rings on hand to follow along.
• Pair with a ring mandrel, pitch/fixturing, magnification, and adequate bench lighting.

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