100+ Engagement Ring Inscription Ideas That Aren’t Boring

How do you give a gorgeous engagement ring a personal touch? You get it engraved with something special!

Sometimes this is a good idea if you have a very traditional ring. Getting it engraved makes it a little different. As a bonus, since it’s never seen when the ring is being worn. Only you know about it (unless you tell someone). It’s like a fun little secret message between couples. There’s a special joy in coming up with the right words together or revealing them to each other in a special moment. The best part is seeing their face when they first read it.  

There are many engagement ring inscription ideas. Below we’ll list a few categories and examples that go beyond traditional inscriptions. However, nothing is wrong with using one of the tried and true classics!

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Before we get into inscription ideas, let’s look into what it is and where the idea of engraving words on rings even comes from. Ring inscriptions started cropping up around the medieval ages in both France and England. People called this type of ring a posie or posey, and they were almost always made of gold.

The name posie derives from poetry which is a short rhyme, of course. Inscriptions were mostly put inside of the rings, but at first, they were done on the outside. Regarding the former, it was believed that wearing the words against the owner’s skin increased their effect! And just as today, people used symbols and different languages to convey their sentiments.

Posies were gifts amongst friends or lovers with a special relationship. They were also used for couples that moved beyond a simple promise ring. Many princes and princesses started their official journey together with posies that were used as wedding rings. It’s exciting to know that entire kingdoms and family legacies from the middle ages started with a single inscribed ring! That’s something they don’t emphasize much in Game of Thrones.

Today, many celebrities get wedding ring inscriptions. For example, Ben Affleck had “Not. Going. Anywhere” engraved on Jennifer Lopez’s five million dollar engagement ring. Given their romantic history, this might seem odd. However, this is how Ben signed off on his emails when they started dating again.

Most places will engrave your ring for a small fee. At MiaDonna, depending on our promotions, we do it free or at cost. Other places might charge up to one hundred dollars, but compared to the ring it’s an insignificant amount.

Most ring engravings are done through the concentrated heat of a laser. That tiny laser acts like a chisel that removes layers of surface material. Once the desired design is achieved, it leaves a noticeable impression. The laser engraving is shallow, so it does not weaken the ring. The machine engraving is usually finished in under a minute and several different fonts are available. Also, any metal can be engraved.

Because inscribed rings use a computer-programmed laser, you have a lot of choices. From symbols like the infinity sign to foreign languages: almost anything can be engraved. Some engravers will even replicate someone’s handwriting. There are a few parameters, though.

Think about the space you have to work with. Some Engagement rings are delicate and thin, while others, like men’s bands, have an abundance of room. We suggest you limit the number of characters to around 20 because a ring is only so big, but the sky's the limit with your inscription ideas and font choices. The most popular options are Edwardian Script, Helvetica, New Times Roman, Arial, and Old English.
 
 

There are lots of things to consider before you get your engagement ring or band engraved. Here are a few quick tips to help you decide on what’s best.

• First and foremost, remember: Once it’s inscribed, you cannot return it! (Triple-check the size, style, etc.)
• Choose the right font. Fancy cursive fonts look cool, but sometimes they are hard to read.
• Keep it super brief! Err on brevity and use a short phrase. A single word can be a perfect choice. Or try to shorten/combine words like “You’re” instead of “You Are," “I’m” instead of "I Am,” or use a ♥ instead of the word “love."
• Use an evergreen special message. Make it something that will sound good today and countless years from now.
• Triple-check the spelling and dates.
• Engravings might disappear or be faint after polishing and/or redipping. You’ll need to redo it.
• If you resize the ring, that’s a redo too!
• Get the inscription off-center on the bottom. All resizing cuts are done at the bottom, under the finger. (Or get it done at the top.)
• The wider the band, the better the inscription will turn out. You need enough room to see it.
• Maybe skip inscriptions on a super-thin solitaire band. The text will be tiny.
• If you’re stumped for the right words—even after the exhaustive list below—look to love languages for inspiration. It will be different and hardly boring.

Song Title Ring Inscriptions

1. Endless Love

2. Let's Stay Together

3. At Last

4. Big Day

5. Crazy For You

6. Let Love Rule

7. First Day Of My Life (+Date)

8. Forever And Ever, Amen

9. Always On My Mind

10. Your Love Keeps Lifting Me

11. Best Of My Love

12. Can't Help Falling In Love

13. Nothing Compares 2 U

14. I Only Have Eyes For You.

15. It Had To Be You

16. Vision Of Love

17. Eternal Flame

18. You Make My Dreams

19. Alive With The Glory Of Love

20. Crazy In Love

21. We Found Love

22. My Girl/ My Guy

23. Unforgettable

24. Thinkin Bout You

25. You Make Loving Fun

26. I Will Always Love You

27. Hopelessly Devoted To You

28. My Cherie Amour

29. Crazy Love

30. You’re Still The One

  (or use short song lyrics)  

Hopeless Romantic Ring Inscriptions

1. Forever Yours

2. (Initials) + (Initials) 4eva

3. I Choose You Always

4. I Got You. Forever

5. True Love Forever

6. To Have And To Hold.

7. I Choose You

8. Always And Forever

9. Adventure Awaits

10. Everlasting Love

11. Soul Mates

12. Happily Ever After

13. All My Love

14. Only You

15. One Love

16. Worth The Wait

17. (Theme Of Your Wedding Vows)

18. You’re Safe With Me

Pairing

1. Ring 1: Little Spoon, Ring 2: Big Spoon

2. Ring 1: “I Do” Ring 2: “Me Too”

3. Ring 1: “To Have” Ring 2: “To Hold”

4. Ring 1: “I Love You” Ring 2: “I Know”

Authentic Posie Ring Inscriptions

  (These are from the book English Posies and Posy Rings by Dame Joan Evans)  

1. A Loving Wife During Life

2. After Consent Ever Content

3. Acsept My Love

4. Amor Vincit Omnia

5. As Gold Is Pure, So Love Is Sure

6. Continew Faythfull

7. En Bon Desir

8. Feare Not Mee, Ile Faithful Bee

9. Fe Y Fidalgula

10. God Above Increase Our Love

11. God Made Us Two One

12. I Am Free For God & Thee

13. I Live In Hope

14. I Rejoyce In The My Choice

15. In Love Abide Till Death Devide

16. In Loyalty Ile Live And Dye

17. + Let + Trvth + Tryall +

18. Let Love Continue

19. Let Us Share In Joy And Care

20. Let Vertue Rule Affection

21. Let Vertue Still Direct Thy Will

22. Live & Love

23. Live And Love Happy

24. Loyalte Ne Peur

25. Meet Me At Midnight

26. My Hart Is Thine

27. Of All I See I Chose The

28. The Love Of Thee Is Life To Me

29. True Love Is Endless

30. Vertue Paseth Ryches

31. You And I Will Lovers Dye

32. You Have My Hart

Traditional Ring Inscriptions

1. First names

2. Both initials

3. Wedding date (So you don’t forget!)

4. Bible verses

5. Religious quotes

6. The date you first said “I Love You”

7. (important date)

8. A Blessing

9. Tiny quote/phrase

10. Significant location

11. Phone number

Do you have a few good engagement ring inscription ideas now? And even if you’re still thinking about it for your special day, head over to our engagement ring collection now for a great selection of fine jewelry and lab-grown diamonds. You have to find the right ring first!