Loading...
Loading...
Also known as: Burin, Scorper, Engraving tool
A hardened steel tool with a cutting point used for removing metal in controlled strokes. Gravers are essential for engraving, bright-cutting, and stone setting work.
Gravers have been used since ancient times for engraving metal, stone, and other materials. The modern jeweler's graver evolved from traditional engraving burins used by printmakers and artists.
Face
The cutting surface that removes metal
Heel
The bottom of the cutting face, controls cut depth
Belly
The underside of the graver
Tang
The shaft that fits into the handle
Handle
Usually mushroom-shaped for palm grip
Square or rectangular face, used for flat-bottomed cuts and lettering
Curved cutting face for curved cuts and fine detail
Angled cutting face like a knife blade
V-shaped with one curved side, very versatile
Square cross-section for bold, defined cuts
Basic Graver Stroke
Learn to control the graver with smooth, controlled push cuts
Bright Cutting
Creating faceted, mirror-like cuts that catch light
Scroll Engraving
Traditional flowing scroll patterns
Start with a set of 4-6 pre-sharpened gravers
Individual quality gravers with custom handles
Custom-ground carbide gravers
4.5
2 reviews
Sarah M.
Recommends
After 3 years of using this tool, it has become my go-to for all stone setting work. The quality is outstanding and worth every penny.
Pros
Cons
James T.
Recommends
Solid tool overall. Takes some practice to master but the results speak for themselves.
Pros
Cons