8 Steps to Create a Bespoke Engagement Ring

Creating a bespoke engagement ring takes 4-6 weeks post-design approval and requires clear decisions on budget, center stone type, cut, metal, and additional accents. Whether opting for classic or modern styles, having reference images can help refine the design. For those with heirloom pieces, revamping an old stone into a new setting offers a personalized touch that blends sentimental value with contemporary style.

Things To Know Before Designing an Engagement Ring

1. How much time do you have ?

Realistically speaking, for a bespoke engagement ring,  you need to allow about 4 to 6 weeks of production time once the design has been 100% approved.  Depending where you have decided to go to create your bespoke ring whether it’s an design atelier, a jewelry workshop, a diamond dealer or your local jeweler who most certainly can offer a bespoke service, you need to take into consideration that there is a first meeting where you share ideas, inspirations, things you want and things you don’t want. Then you should be receiving design proposals based on your first request. You should meet a second time to fine-tune the details: style, center stone, side stones, metal type, sizing and obviously overall budget.

2. What budget do you need ?

The 2nd most important parameter is to know your budget.Whether it’s $1,500, $20,000 or $100’000 you need to decide on an amount with a margin±20% because the budget influences every aspect of the ring, from the choice of metal to the size and quality of the center stone. 

3. What style do you want ?

Know what kind of center stone you want: is it a diamond or a colored stone?

4. What would be your ideal center stone ?

Have an idea of the cut you would like. A brilliant cut is classic. Cushion or pear cuts are sexy. Emerald or radiant cuts are elegant. Fancy cuts are very much on trend whether it’s a kite, a heart, or a trillion.  

5. What metal do you want ?

Decide on the metal type. Start by choosing platinum or gold, then choose if you want rose, yellow or white gold.  

6. What are the side details do you like ?

Decide if you prefer a plain band or one set with diamonds, and then consider whether you’d like side stones or pavé detailing. 

7. Once you have established this base, you can start having fun! Next, ask yourself these questions:

• Do you want a modern, edgy, unique looking ring?  

• Do you want a classic solitaire with a 4 prong setting or a minimalistic modern bezel set?  

• Do you want to mix colors, such as colored gold with diamonds or colored stones mixed with a diamond central stone?  

• Do you have examples in mind? You can easily screenshot Instagram posts or Pinterest examples to give you an idea of things you want to stay away from or take inspiration from. 
  

8. Let’s do it !

Next, we can create a sketch or 3D rendering to provide a visual representation of the design. 

Vintage transformation into modern design

Another thing we rarely talk about is when you have the chance to inherit a family ring or stone that looks too old-school. It’s actually very easy—and pretty cool—to consider revamping it. This way, you preserve the sentimental and emotional ties to a family piece while transforming it into something more suited to your style and, most importantly, something your fiancé would love! 

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