Create Your Own Engagement Ring

Do you want to create your own engagement ring? Engagement rings come pre-made, in semi-mounts and customized. You dream of a certain ring and none of the ones in the jewelry stores seem right. The dream ring is attainable if you create your engagement ring.

Find out more about designing your own ring.

Couples design their own engagement rings for many reasons. The reasons include the following:

• The bride and groom-to-be want to combine two heirloom rings into one ring.
• The couple are searching for a unique and personalized ring.
• The bride wants to add a specific design element to the ring.
• The future bride or groom created a sketch of the type of ring desired and none of the available premade or semi-mount rings resemble it.
• The couple each want to contribute to the design of the ring.
• The options for custom, premade and semi-mount rings do not appeal to the bride.

Customization gives a couple chances to contribute to many ring design decisions. However, customization is not the same thing as creating an engagement ring. The amount of customer input depends upon the jeweler. Some jewelers supply pre-designed semi-mounts with the customer only picking the center stone and still call the ring design customized.

In customization, the couple can make decision such as:

• Picking the type, shape and cut of the center stone
• The setting design
• The metal type
• Any accent stones

For some couples this degree of customization is all they require for a personalized ring. However, a number of couples prefer to create every aspect of the ring and be actively involved in the design.

Once you decide to design an engagement ring, it is time to look for engagement ring design ideas. Look at engagement ring selections everywhere possible - from catalogs and the Internet to local jewelers. Take notes of ring details that you like. Take pictures when possible so that you have a visual record of the desired ring type. Make a folder that contains all your notes and pictures. Bring the folder with all of your notes and pictures to the jeweler when it is time to discuss engagement ring design. This will help you better communicate the type of ring desired to the jeweler.

Learn about jewelry terminology and quality standards in order to make informed decisions during the ring design. For example, find out about the four Cs of diamond quality - Carats, color, cut and clarity. These details can help you recognize quality diamonds at every size and price range.

When deciding to design an engagement ring, you need to make important decisions that will affect the design.

Determine the ring budget. Designing a ring is often much more expensive than a premade or customized ring. Once you figure out the budget, it will give you a better idea of what design elements are possible.

Do you want to design a wedding band to match the engagement ring? Wedding set designs cost more than a single engagement ring. Even if the wedding band is not a part of a set, it should still blend in well with the engagement ring. Keep the wedding band style in mind when designing the engagement ring.

Consider the overall ring when picking the metal and setting style. Some setting styles look very different in various metal types. For example, some rings look more casual in white gold but more elaborate in yellow gold. The metal selection and details of the setting will also affect the price of the ring.

Will you choose only a center stone or add accent stones? Depending on your budget, it may make more sense to pick a larger center stone without accent stones. If accent stones are a part of the design, they should blend well with the center stone in size, cut and clarity.

When you create your own engagement ring, the ring is a truly unique and personal statement. You and your fiancé can enjoy designing the ring together. The experience can become a special engagement memory that the two of you will remember for years to come.

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