Jewelry Design

How to Design your Own Ring

Many people are now choosing to design their own engagement rings and wedding rings. There has never been a more user-friendly time to do so, it is very simple to purchase loose diamonds, and choosing the settings has never been easier.

Here are a few tips on how to begin and what to consider when designing your own engagement or wedding rings:

1. Choose the perfect style. Does your future wife like to wear modern or traditional clothing? What about her jewelry choices is she a minimalist or does she accentuate her daily outfits with large and extravagant pieces?
2. Choose the perfect metal. What type of jewelry does she normally wear: yellow or white gold? Silver? None at all? Consider these when choosing the metal as she will be wearing the engagement and wedding rings for the rest of her life.
3. Choose the right stone for your rings. Your options range from certified diamonds to other, beautiful stones such as emerald and sapphire. Many people are choosing alternatives to diamonds as a way to make their rings extra special and unique.
4. Choose a jeweler that has done custom orders before. Make sure that the jeweler you choose has created pieces in the past, you can even ask for pictures or a portfolio when making the decision.

Good luck with creating your own ring, trust your instincts and stick to what you love. Don’t let anyone sway you one way or another, remember, this is your ring for your loved one.