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There is Nothing More Luxurious Than A Custom Made Engagement Ring

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Published
08/25/2024

There is nothing more luxurious or personal than a custom-made engagement ring. However, having such a piece crafted differs greatly from picking one from a store. Indeed, several important steps must be carefully considered to ensure the perfect outcome. Read on to find out what they are below. 

Consider your stones and materials 

First, you must consider the stones and materials you want in your engagement ring. Remember one of the benefits of choosing a custom ring is that you can move away from working solely with diamonds and include additional high-value stones as well. 

The good news is that due to their clear color, diamonds pair perfectly with a wide range of other stones including rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Not to mention that including additional color with precious stones can help create a very personal, custom-made ring that can be tailored specifically to the preferences of the person who is going to wear it. 

In particular, one ideal choice for a custom engagement ring is to buy stunning loose sapphires that come in a range of colors. Indeed, sapphires are esteemed the world over for their rarity, durability, and beauty and are also said to represent love, romance and loyalty. All of which make them ideal for use in an engagement ring. 

The material you wish to use for the band will also need to be considered at this stage. Traditionally materials such as 14K or 18K yellow gold have been used for engagement rings, but modern trends also include white gold, platinum and palladium. 

Think about the setting you want 

You will also want to consider the type of setting that you are looking for at this stage. Prong and Tiffany settings are the most popular contemporary options right now. Tension settings can also create a very dramatic and unique piece that is bound to catch the eye of many. 

For those who want a more traditional approach a channel, parve, or halo setting can all be excellent choices. Indeed a halo setting provides the opportunity to include many more stones around the center stone so is a great choice if you want to combine diamonds with sapphires or rubies. 



If you are looking for a more floral, organic style setting which is currently quite fashionable, you may wish to leave this part to your jewelry designer as they will be best qualified to show you what can be done with the stones and materials you want. 

Establish your budget 

Once you have given some consideration to the materials and stones you wish to use in a custom engagement ring you will be in the best position to set your budget. Setting your budget before you have this information is not advised as it can lead to many concessions that will compromise your original idea for the ring. 

Find a designer 

After thinking about the stones, materials, and budget you are willing to work with, it's time to find a designer who will be able to come up with some sketches based on these requirements. 

You can find a designer online or in your local area. Although it's best to work with someone that you have had a word-of-mouth referral for. If possible ask your designer to create mockups of the ring in a 3D CAD program as this will give you a very clear idea of what to expect once the ring has been crafted. 

Get the timing right 

When commissioning a custom engagement ring most people are focused on the aesthetic and emotional details of the process. However, it is also important to consider the timings involved. After all, if you have a special trip or experience booked for the proposal you’ll want to make sure that the ring will be completed before then! 

Finding the perfect jeweler

Lastly, once you have all the factors mentioned above in place you will need to find a jeweler that can execute your vision. In some cases, the person who designs your ring may also do the crafting. In others they may have a trusted jewelry with whom they regularly work and that they can recommend to you. 

However, if you have your own specific jeweler in mind, be sure to check their credentials before committing. Also, check their reviews to ensure they are good at communicating as a custom engagement ring is by its nature something that has never been crafted before, so you’ll want to know that they will stay in contact with you so you can check the progress of the piece as it's made.

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