Are you hoping to propose to the love of your life? It's such an exciting time, and there are so many great opportunities to make the moment magical. No matter when you plan to do it -- a holiday, anniversary, or meaningful date -- the proposal itself is all about the ring.
No matter your plans, you need a memorable ring for such a memorable moment! Creating a bespoke custom engagement ring may be just the thing you need to make this night extra special. Every time she'll look at her finger, it reminds her of that moment she'll never want to forget.
Many couples choose to create a custom diamond engagement ring that, to them, fits their unique relationship and personalities. Most women have at least some idea of what they want in a ring (if not the entire idea), and you have the opportunity to make her dreams come true by creating a custom ring. This process is, well, just that: a process. So, here are some tips we have for you if you're considering going the custom engagement ring route.
The process of creating a custom engagement ring can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on your design and the craftsmanship it requires from a jeweler. Knowing that, if you know when you'd like to propose, you'll want to plan ahead a few months to ensure the ring is ready by then.
You'll often hear of the "Four C's of Diamonds" when educating yourself on diamond jewelry, and these include:
Depending on your choice for each of these for your custom diamond engagement ring, you're looking at varying times and skills required to create your ring.
When you are deciding on the right carat weight, cut, color, and clarity of your custom diamond engagement ring, you'll want to create some visual inspiration "board" to pull ideas from and that you can use to show your jeweler what you envision. Many men choose to snoop on their partner's Pinterest board to see what she may like, and then they do research on their own on platforms like Instagram or by browsing ring catalogs. Pick and choose from images you like based on:
Determining a budget can be one of the more nerve-racking parts of choosing a ring design. There are many choices when it comes to ring design (and not all will fit your budget), but if you feel overwhelmed, you can always come into one of our stores, and we can help you narrow down your ideas to match your budget.
Engagement rings aren't the end-all. You still have to choose a wedding band that goes with it! This is a good thing to consider when creating your engagement ring, as you must incorporate it with the wedding band.
Wedding bands come in all shapes and sizes and are customizable to your engagement ring (for the most part, depending on your choice). When choosing a wedding band to go with your custom engagement ring, you'll want to consider the following:
When choosing how to customize your engagement ring, you want to remember that this ring is a reflection of your love for her and you want it to reflect her personality, style, and make it unique.
Some men choose to create rings with different bands, different gemstones, various diamond sizes, specific gemstone cuts, etc. If you don't even know where to begin, we suggest seeing if she has a Pinterest board of ideas, or taking a look in her jewelry box to get a feel for her style. Here are the choices you're going to have to decide on.
There are a few different metals you can choose from when designing your engagement ring, including:
Platinum
White Gold
Yellow Gold
Rose Gold
When you're doing your research on her preferences, pay attention to this detail!
Most women prefer certain shapes when it comes to rings, so you'll want to pay attention to her preferences in this area. The shapes you can choose from include:
Round
Princess
Emerald
Marquise
Oval
Pear
You can choose from thousands of designs, which can seem overwhelming. We suggest browsing our site using the design search feature to narrow down your options, or come on into our store and talk with one of our specialists to find the perfect ring in time for New Year's! We have locations in Florence (Alabama), Huntsville (Alabama), and Franklin (Tennessee).