Are you planning to be engaged, or engaged without your dream ring yet? If you are looking for the perfect engagement ring and struggling to find it for yourself or your partner, why not consider a custom engagement ring?
Here’s why you should consider a custom engagement ring:
- Personalisation
- Style
- Budget
- Lifestyle
- Process
Personalisation
The best thing about a custom engagement ring is that it is one of a kind, and no one else will have it. Bespoke rings are not just a novelty, they are a sentimental reminder for your love and commitment towards each other.
Having a bespoke ring is a win-win, you get what you want because you’re getting married and you have your choice of ring on your finger for the rest of your life!
Your ring can be a reflection of your own personality and sense of style, even customised with personal tidbits like three stones because you met your partner on the third of a month.
If you have other rings you wear every day, your customised engagement ring can be made to complement your existing jewellery too. Adding the perfect last embellishment to your hand, before your wedding ring of course!
If you’re looking for great bespoke jewellery, Larsen Jewellery Brisbane are the perfect choice for creating the custom engagement ring you want. With their years of experience and professionalism, the team can bring your ideas to life to fit along with your personal style.
Style
Probably the most important consideration for a custom engagement ring is exactly that – it’s custom! Your ring can look however you’d like it to and it can fit your finger perfectly.
Things to consider when designing your custom engagement ring include:
- Metals
- Settings
- Stones
Metals
Gold, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, silver, titanium, a blend – finding the metal is the first step. Laying the right foundations is so important.
Think about what jewellery you already have and wear often. Some women are strong Team Gold or Team Silver, whereas others like to mix and match their metals.
At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference and what you like the most. Consider your complexion as well, as some tones are more complementary than others, but your designer can assist with this!
Settings
The next thing to consider is what ring setting you would like, as this determines not only your options for stones – but also the quantity of stones.
You might want something traditional like a solitaire or bezel, or branch out to something more eye-catching and eclectic like pave, cluster, channel, or a three-stone setting.
Stones
The star of the show! The dazzling jewel on your finger is an important decision to make. No doubt you have looked at gorgeous rings while window shopping your entire life, and now the choice is yours!
While diamonds became popularised as the new traditional stone for an engagement ring, any stone can be used.
Sapphire’s gained momentum following Princess Diana’s engagement to Prince Charles, and recently emeralds have become a popular choice for brides-to-be.
Once your stone is chosen, you can consult with your jeweller about the shape and cut of the stone. Some stones will already come as they are supposed to be crafted with, and your jeweller will advise you if you are or aren’t able to make changes to the physicality of the stone.
Budget
There is no denying that weddings can be expensive, including the cost for an engagement ring. If you have a budget for your wedding, then consulting with designers to bring your dream ring to life and not break the bank in the process is a good way to go.
Be upfront and honest with your designer about your budget and expectations, as they can tailor make your custom engagement ring within your price bracket.
Without these guidelines, you could be left with something stunning – but way over budget! Bespoke engagement rings often will cost more than the standard range of rings available to the public. This is something to consider, but the pay off is you get a completely custom ring no one else has!
On the flip side, you could be pleasantly surprised and your jeweller could make your ring for much less than you anticipated – leaving excess budget to be reallocated elsewhere.
Jewellers will usually recommend a warranty, guarantee, or insurance to be added to the cost of the ring. In some instances this is a once-off payment, other jewellers take a yearly fee. Consult with your jeweller to understand their own process for ensuring your precious ring is always taken care of.
Lifestyle
Something not every couple considers when designing their engagement ring is lifestyle. Will the ring impact day-to-day wear? Not all women wear their engagement ring daily, however most will want to.
Think about what activities you do regularly and how a large stone on your hand could impact those activities. You don’t want your ring to be damaged or have preventable wear and tear, so customising it to be the best shape, size, and dimensions for your needs is crucial.
For example, if you have a hands-on job or do a lot of physical work, a large ring is probably impractical. If you are happy to remove your ring while you do these activities then keep it stored safely somewhere, otherwise, if you want it on your finger always you need to tailor it to meet these needs.
If you get your hands wet often, you definitely want to stay away from opals and pearls as they should not be in water. Diamonds are a sturdy choice, especially in a solitaire setting.
If your hands are often dirty from being in the garden, kitchen, or crafts, consider having a prong setting that is easy to clean.
Process
The process of customising your own engagement ring is fun! Being involved in the design process with your jeweller is something not everyone can do, so if you have the opportunity then that will be exciting.
Having your partner involved as well makes it a collaborative experience, creating shared memories together for a sentimental piece of jewellery.
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