Engravers and artists can find inspiration for a design in many places. Whether a design is wholly unique, inspired by another work, or based on century-old penmanship, the metal transformation is always stunning.

This gold pendant is a beautiful example of how penmanship from the early twentieth century can be translated into an engraving. To experiment with the style, this design is based on the offhand flourish works of H. S. Blanchard. The style creates an elegant and almost vintage feel for this piece and the stone setting adds value and sparkle. If you would like to learn more about penmanship, www.iampeth.com and www.zanerian.com are two websites with multitudes of calligraphy, penmanship, and engrossing examples.

Engraving and stone setting can be challenging to learn on your own. If you are interested in starting a career or a hobby in either of these artistic fields, contact the GRS Training Center at 1-800-835-3519 to talk with a representative about getting started today. The GRS Training Center offers five-day courses throughout the year. Visit www.grstrainingcenter.com to browse through courses, instructors and more.