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Celebrate moments with engraving that you can see and feel. Heirloom Engravers crafts inscriptions and artwork that live beautifully on crystal awards, barware, and commemorative bottles. If you are searching for the best glass engraving in San Francisco, CA, you are in the right place.
We cut into the glass with a diamond spinning at 10,000 rpm. It has depth that you can feel, and it catches and reflects the light for a lovely effect. We can fill the engraving with gold or silver to enhance the look, which works especially well on alcohol bottles.
Our technique produces durable, tactile results that hold up under display lights and everyday handling. Bring your ideas, a sketch, or brand artwork. We prepare the layout, confirm spelling, and advise on fill options when they add visibility.
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Since 1984, we have served individuals, brands, and institutions with careful, hands-on engraving from our San Francisco studio at 420 Sutter Street. We take on single heirlooms, corporate gifts, and special events with the same focus on accuracy and care.
Mark life’s milestones with pieces that feel personal and lasting. From wedding goblets and anniversary decanters to crystal awards and launch-day bottles, our studio crafts clear, deep inscriptions that read beautifully in any light.
If you want custom glass engraving in San Francisco, CA, we create keepsakes that speak from the heart and hold their meaning for years. We welcome single gifts and large orders alike. Share your message or artwork, and we will shape it to the contours of crystal, barware, and commemorative bottles.
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We offer glass engraving in San Francisco, CA, for personal gifts, corporate recognition, and brand activations. Explore a few popular paths below.
Crystal engraves with a crisp, white look that photographs beautifully—ideal for awards, trophies, vases, and keepsake pieces. We size letterforms to match wall thickness and shape for clarity at a glance.
Engrave names, dates, toasts, and monograms on goblets, wine glasses, and barware. We consider curvature and rim distance for legibility while sipping or on display.
Mark milestone years, initials, or logos directly on wine and spirit bottles. Metallic color fill can add contrast to darker glass, creating a striking display on a bar or gift table.
Send vector artwork when possible. We can refine line weight for engraving and provide a simple proof for complex layouts so your design reads cleanly on curved surfaces.
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We handle fragile glass and crystal with padded fixtures and pre-checks, protecting your keepsake from chips and scuffs while it’s in our studio.
We accept vector files and refine artwork for engraving clarity, ensuring logos and illustrations transfer crisply onto curved goblets, decanters, and trophies.
Choose local glass engraving services in San Francisco, CA, to save shipping time and see proofs in person, making approvals faster and results as envisioned.
No! A laser cannot give you any depth of cut, and we wouldn’t dream of using one on any glass or metal item.
Yes, both. Crystal will cut clean with a white look, and glass will have a slightly grey tint, but it will still look nice.
Any style from the Block, Script, and Monogram pages. We can also match any font you have, for an extra fee.
Single items typically move quickly. Larger sets and corporate orders are scheduled with realistic windows so your gifts arrive in time for ceremonies or launches.
Email or bring your item, text, and any artwork. We confirm the layout, provide a simple proof when needed, quote the project, and schedule your completion date.
Yes, in many cases. Coatings vary, so we may recommend a test. Metallic fills can improve visibility on darker glass and create a refined presentation.
Hand wash with mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasives. For precious crystal, skip the dishwasher to protect clarity and prevent thermal stress.
