Our story
More Than a Gift. A Memory Etched in Stone.
Etched with Love
Alif & Stone is a UK-based family business built around a simple belief: the most meaningful gifts are those that carry a personal touch.
We believe a name, a message or a special moment deserves to be remembered beautifully.
Through personalised engraving, we transform natural slate into thoughtful keepsakes that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments — from welcoming a new baby and celebrating a marriage to honouring treasured memories. From heartfelt gifts and Islamic-inspired designs to bespoke keepsakes, each piece is created with care and precision.
As a family business, we understand the importance of personal connections and the joy of giving something that has been made especially for someone you love.
Every piece reflects our commitment to thoughtful gifting, beautiful design and attention to detail.
Alif & Stone — Etched with Love.
Natural slate
Slate is a natural stone. Every piece has its own texture, tone and edge, so no two of our slates are ever quite the same. Engraving reveals a soft, light contrast against the dark stone.
Designed by you
You can design your slate yourself — choosing the layout, the lettering and the words — and see it take shape on screen before you order.
Approved before we engrave
We prepare a proof of your engraving and send it to you, and nothing is engraved until you have approved it. Our gift slates come in a presentation gift box with a display stand, ready to give.
What we care about
Personal
Your words, your names, your dates — designed by you and checked by us.
Meaningful
Weddings, new arrivals, new homes, milestones and remembrance.
Thoughtfully designed
Considered layouts and lettering, in English and Arabic calligraphy.
Beautifully presented
Gift slates arrive in a presentation box with a display stand.
Attention to detail
Every design is proofed and approved before it is engraved.