With being part of a family owned engraving business for almost 20 years, we understand that including your own personal touch can help create meaningful keepsakes. Rock engravings hold special significance, serving as reminders of important moments in time, remembering loved ones, or even as a means of décor. In this post, we’ll dive into the meanings behind different types of engraved rock.
Family Names
Family rocks can be customized to show all members of the family as one. Family name rocks collectively can be kept to honor the shared history, values, and traditions passed down through generations. Whether displayed in a home garden or as part of a centerpiece, rocks with family names engraved on them signify the importance of being together with the people you love. Check out our stackers and our family rocks in the G.O.C. Rocks shop if you are interested in something like this.
Pet Names
For pet owners seeking an engraved piece to create, engraved rocks featuring their families best friends’ names hold value, showing symbolism that they too are part of the family. A pet’s name on a rock can serve as a reminder of the funny moments you and your animal share. Engraved rocks that reference a pet can help recall memories of their personality and unconditional love they provided the family. Engraved stones last forever and can hold the story of your loved companion, providing comfort during times of separation. The products we offer that fall in this category are our pet stones and pet memorials.
Couple’s Names
Engraved stones of couples’ names represent the love, partnership, and commitment that goes into a relationship. Just how interpersonal ties between two people last a lifetime, you can have a stone engraving that will live with that. Rocks like these can be exchanged as small anniversary gifts, wedding favors, or small tokens of affection. Some of the products we offer that can be used like this include our engraved hearts and our custom rocks.
Children’s Names
ily and celebrated for the qualities they provide to the family. Rocks with children’s names on them can serve as heartfelt reminders of the joys of parenthood by adding a sense of connection to belonging to the family. Rocks with engravings with the names of each child can hold strong significance for parents, symbolizing love and protection. Each name represents a unique person that is a special part of the family. The rocks we provide that fall in this region include our name rocks and our family rocks in the shop area.
Inspirational Words
Engraving of inspirational phrases on rocks can add a motivational element to people’s daily routines. Place these on the sink in the bathroom or somewhere you cross paths with it during your morning routine to provide a positive outlook to the rest of your day. A positive phrase can be uplifting, even during the days where it is tough to wake up. At G.O.C., we offer phrase rocks and custom rocks in our shop to accommodate this.
Memorial Tributes
Engraved rocks commemorating the names or images of loved ones who have left us serve as a means of preserving their memory and legacy. These custom stones can serve as a way to remember a person for a lifetime. They can spark conversation to remember the good time you have shared with that person and remember who they were. The same goes for our pet memorials, just like a person, engraving a picture of your pet on a rocks with a small phrase can provide comfort or as a means to relive the funny moments you shared with your pet through a conversation. Whether placed in a memorial garden, cemetery, or in a home center, engraved rocks are durable and last. Our store provides this in our pet stones, custom rocks, and pet memorial categories.
How to get your own custom engraved rock
To get your rocks with names engraved on them, follow these steps:
- Research Engraving Services: Look for companies or artisans who engrave custom messages on rocks. You can search online or ask friends, family, or pet memorial forums for recommendations. As always, feel free to contact us to get your custom rocks with names engraved on them. If you choose not to use our service, we encourage you to research approved google reviews on the engraver you decide on.
- Choose the Rock: Select the size, and shape of the rock you want to use for your engraving. For selecting a rock shape with an engraving service, you may need to include what you are looking for in the comment section during checkout. Also, the color of natural stone can vary, but upon request we can try and find a color close to what you are looking for.
- Select Engraving Style: Decide on the engraving’s font style, size, and placement. Some engraving services even allow you to submit your own picture for a black and white rendering of the engraving. Ensure that the chosen font is legible and complements the natural texture of the rock.
- Provide Customization Details: Contact the engraving service and provide the details you want engraved on the rock. This typically includes your pet’s name, dates (if desired), and any additional message or inscription you’d like. At G.O.C. rocks, we try to provide you with all the necessary fields to fulfill these requests, but if you do not see what you are looking for, feel free to insert what you are looking for in the comment section.
- Place Order: Once you are satisfied with your choices, place the order with the engraving service. If this is a project you need to have completed quickly, be sure to ask your engraving service about the estimated turnaround time. Also, be sure to ask about any additional costs and shipping fees. Right now, we provide free shipping on all of our rocks ordered on our website!
- Review Proof: Before the engraving process begins, ask for a digital or physical proof of the design to ensure accuracy and satisfaction. Review the layout, spelling, and placement of the text before giving final approval. Our service can provide you with this upon request. We want to make sure that our product lives up to your expectations upon arrival!
- Receive and Inspect: This is the fun part, receiving your creation in the mail! Upon receiving the engraved rock, carefully inspect it to ensure that the engraving matches your expectations. If the rock is not in good condition or has a misspelling. Contact the engraving service and they should take care of you. Our team triple checks our work to assure this does not happen.
At G.O.C. Rocks, we believe that rock engravings hold special meanings, representing subjects including relationships, memories, and milestones. Engravings of names, pets, inspirational words, or memorial tributes, each engraved rock tells a unique story. As a family-owned business dedicated to creating meaningful keepsakes, we take pride in crafting personalized rocks that celebrate life’s special moments and bring joy to our customers.
