Our Story
Steeped in tradition and history, Seattle Engraving Center curates premium-built, custom-engraved firearms. But that’s not all we offer. We innovate. We build. We perfect. And our exceptional craftsmanship and creativity are our tools.
Each and every Seattle Engraving Center custom firearm is infused with our devotion to excellence, our commitment to high standards, our prowess with metals and diamonds, and our passion for gun engraving. Inspired by those who have come before us, we carry that legacy forward by designing the world’s most desirable firearms. Our team of highly skilled professionals combine their talent and artistry to produce works of art that are sure to meet the highest standards. Yours.
More importantly, our custom engraved firearms serve as a reflection of you—our customers. Each distinct design embodies the history and communities that are as diverse as those they represent. Whether it’s the Naga Warrior with its emblematic Thai dragon or the Italian Renaissance with its signature flower and leaf, each engraved gun reveals the story of the cultures from which they came.
Some may call it different; we like to think of it as a passion for storytelling.
For SEC, that story began in the diamond trade—mining gemstones and designing jewelry. That was enough to inspire founder, Haysam Gamil. A finance leader by trade, Haysam saw the opportunity to infuse jewelry artistry into the firearm industry, and thus began the journey behind the Seattle Engraving Center.
“It wasn’t until I started in the business that I realized I had a true love for the art and the science of jewelry making,” recalled Haysam. “It was then I decided to start something new, and opened the doors to my jewelry business in 2006.”
By 2007, Haysam was already armed with accreditations GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and the Diamond Council of America before then setting his sights on moving to Antwerp, Belgium–the diamond capital of the world. It was there that Haysam would attend the prestigious Alexandre Diamond School, working and training alongside the world’s foremost diamond experts.
“My passion has always been in rough diamonds. Every single stone is unique—just as each human being is,” he shared. “With each stone, you’re constantly envisioning how this might look in your next design. When working with rough diamonds, there’s always an element of surprise once it gets cut into a polished stone. You just never know.” That always inspired me to create something new and unique.
Commissioned by world renown brands such as Tiffany’s, Cartier and Piaget, Haysam sought to bring that creativity and vision into a new medium: firearms.
Always inventing, always perfecting
By combining his vast expertise and artistry, Haysam ushered a new type of firearm design into the premium end of the market. Ranging from hand-engraved gun designs, commercial-grade plating, gemstone inlays with mirror-quality finishes, customers would experience an unrivaled product. It was nothing the firearms industry had seen before.
“I had so many questions when it came to firearm designs: ‘Why have we not seen diamonds included in designs before?” “Why is there not a rose gold finish available?.” “No one was doing these things, so I began to incorporate them into my distinctive gun engravings”. Today, we continue to ask ourselves those same types of questions, looking for ways to make our firearm designs even better, different and new.” For me it’s about constantly innovating whether we’re experimenting with new materials, metal combinations and even processes to create something unique—that’s the most exciting part.”
Together with his partner and COO—Reem Gamil, the two have set out to revolutionize firearm customization in honor of the diversity of customers they serve. The end result are true master pieces.
OUR MISSION
For far too long gun manufacturers have been purveyors of the status quo.
Producing the interchangeable. Generating the indistinguishable. Created the uninspired.
Seattle Engraving Center is different.
We are more than firearm manufacturers. We are custodians of the artform of firearm design. Who work tirelessly to combine craft with creativity. Pride with passion.
We exist to create the world’s most desirable firearms for those who want the very best.
You can see it in our state-of-the-art industrial processes. You can see it in our uncompromising materials. And you can see it in every effort of our team of expert artisans, master craftsmen, and firearm experts single-mindedly focused on the pursuit of the perfect luxury firearm. It’s not just what we do, it’s who we are.
We are benefactors of self-expression, creating unmistakable firearms that proclaim to the world who our customers are, where they come from and what they believe.
And we share our story, extolling the virtues of our unique designs while paying respect to the cultures and communities by which they’re inspired.
Seattle Engraving Center is for those who want the very best.
OUR VALUES
Our obsession with high standards only starts with our custom firearms. Seattle Engraving Center’s team of experts embody our core values, to ensure quality craftsmanship, creativity and constant evolution.
ENGRAVED BY HAND
Few things are as striking—and as personal—as a hand-engraved firearm. GRS Certified Grand Master Engravers ensure that each piece is designed to perfection.
There is nothing more striking than a firearm that has been handcrafted by a Grand Master Engraver.
We add unique artistry to our designs through hand engraving.
Guarantee a one-of-a-kind firearm with hand engraving carved by our Grand Master Engravers. The handcrafted element gives each product an authentic and organic texture offering richness to each design. Perfectly imperfect, hand engraving elevates a custom firearm to a look that is completely unique.
Showcase the passion and creativity of our Grand Master Engravers.
Our collectors want the very best, and nothing exceeds those standards more than the skill and patience of our Grand Master Engravers. Each hand engraved design is poured over for hours by our experts, so you can feel secure that your custom firearm receives our complete attention.
Combine creativity and skill for custom designs that exude uniqueness.
Our hand engraved products offer collectors the ultimate in custom firearms. With each mark of the design hand chiseled with the customer in mind, your firearm surpasses custom designed, becoming a true reflection of the collector.
Add a whole new level of richness and texture to your custom firearm with hand engraving.
PRECISION LASER ENGRAVING
Ensure the consistency of craftsmanship and quality with precision laser engraving. Perfect for when you desire nothing less than perfection.
Laser engraving gives your firearm the pristine design you deserve.
We’ll surpass your highest standards.
You can feel confident in the durability and accuracy of your design, thanks to laser engraving. From beginning to end, precision will be top of mind and will last lifetime, ensuring your firearm meets the highest standards.
Laser engraving offers the high quality you want and the perfection you deserve.
PREMIUM METAL PLATING AND POLISH
We combine the timeless skill of our master craftsmen with the precise innovation of best-in-class machinery to give each firearm the clean, flawless finish you deserve.
There’s something special about the metal plating and polish of a Seattle Engraving Center firearm.
We combine the classic art of metal plating with best-in-class technology for an immaculate result.
Our master craftsmen have been trained in the timeless skill of metal plating and finishing, and deploy best-in-class machines to help achieve the gleaming, mirror finish that our collectors love.
A flawless finish, done your way.
Whether you’re longing for white or black chrome, rose gold or 24k yellow gold, each firearm our craftsmen create will be plated and polished to perfection. These fimportant and final touches give our collectors what they deserve: an impeccable finish.
Seattle Engraving Center’s premium metal plating and polishing leaves a mirror finish you can only dream of.
REAL GEMSTONES, EXPERTLY SET
Experience the unrivaled craftsmanship of perfectly hand set gemstones design by our team of Master Diamond Setters.
The right gemstone inlay can turn your custom firearm into something truly spectacular.
Beautiful stones, beautifully set.
What good are remarkable gemstones if they aren’t expertly set? Our Master Diamond Setters have set stones for leading jewelers like Cartier and Tiffany. Having mastered this timeless craft, they’re here to ensure the gemstones on your custom firearm are unequivocally remarkable.
Gain exclusive access to gemstones from around the world.
Within a proven history in the diamond trade, Seattle Engraving Center has access to global inventory and supplies. With quality materials, you can be sure your gemstone inlay will always shine bright.
A gemstone inlay is the ultimate in opulence.
Our artfully crafted gemstone inlay will have your custom firearm exuding opulence. Glittering gemstones add a lavish touch to any design—only the best for those with the finest tastes.
The gemstones on your custom firearm will shine as brightly as your pride in owning it.
QUALITY LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
Lab-grown diamonds are as beautiful and enduring as those made by Mother Nature.
They’re stunning, durable and virtually indistinguishable from their found-in-nature counterparts
Leveraging lab-grown diamonds to create exactly what our customers want
Capture the beauty of a real diamond in a consistently flawless form with our stunning lab-grown diamonds. Elevate your custom inlay with these perfect, unblemished stones for a firearm that’s precisely created to your specifications. Impeccable doesn’t even begin to describe how incredible your inlay will look.
Lab-grown diamonds that are as spectacular as their earth-mined equivalents.
Striking, durable and virtually indistinguishable from those made by Mother Nature herself, lab-grown diamonds are available in a variety of colors and karats.
Our Master Diamond Setters will expertly set your stunning lab-grown stones.
What good are remarkable diamonds if they aren’t expertly set? Our Master Diamond Setters have set stones for leading jewelers like Cartier and Tiffany. Having mastered this timeless craft, they’re here to ensure the lab-grown diamonds on your custom firearm are unequivocally remarkable.
Your custom inlay comes to life with beautiful, flawless lab-grown diamonds.
SERVING THE GLOBE
Experience a signature collection that is as diverse as the customers they serve. From the Naga Warrior’s piercing red ruby to the traditions of the Italian Renaissance’s flowers to the simplest diamond encrusted Vine & Berries pistol. Each piece reveals a story of courage and excellence behind its borders. At Seattle Engraving Center, we honor those tales with passion and pride.
Feel free to browse the assortment of designs and finishes that are available to discerning firearm enthusiasts around the world.
Our exporting expertise makes working with us a secure and straightforward process.
Seattle Engraving Center’s simple, online access, coupled with exporting expertise, make doing business with us an effortless. Our process is secure, concise and timely, ensuring our customer experience is seamless from beginning to end.
The finest firearms in the world are backed up by exceptional customer service.
When you purchase a Seattle Engraving Center firearm, you’re getting more than the product. You are given access to a team of highly skilled craftsmen and firearms professionals who are there to help from the beginning to the very end.
Our simple ordering system, coupled with global delivery and exporting expertise, makes working with us a secure, straightforward and timely process.
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
When you buy from us, you get more than a firearm. You’re getting access to a team of highly skilled craftsmen and firearm professionals who are here to help.
We believe the finest firearms in the world should be backed up by the finest customer service in the world.
It’s not what we do, it’s who we are.
We want to exceed the needs of our customers at each touchpoint, from the first conversation to the receipt of each firearm. Our team of experts is available to help throughout the entire process. It’s just the way we do business.
We’ll walk you through the entire process.
Not sure if you want laser or hand engraving? Let our team help you. How exactly does our design procedure work? Just ask. We’re on hand to assist you every step of the way, so you can be confident your custom firearm is in the right hands.
We go the extra mile.
With each interaction with a customer, we go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Our craftsmen work tirelessly to execute a flawless design and mirror finish. Our Master Diamond Setter uses beautiful gemstones for an inlay that’s incredible. The quality of our custom firearms is second to none—as is our customer service.
Each of our customers get more than a firearm. They get a team of experts with extensive expertise and a passionate attention to detail.
