Custom Engagement Rings: How to Design a Ring That’s Truly Yours

An engagement ring is one of the most meaningful pieces of jewelry you’ll ever own, so why settle for something off the shelf? With a custom engagement ring, you can create a design that reflects your unique story, style, and values. Here’s everything you need to know about designing your own engagement ring and why a bespoke design might be the perfect choice for you.

Custom Designed Kite Side Stone Ring

The Custom Design Process

Creating your custom engagement ring starts with your vision. Clients share their inspiration, which might include sketches, reference images, or simply a description of their ideas. Together, we discuss design details and provide a quote for the expected cost.

Here’s what the process looks like:

1. Stone Selection: We’ll help you find the perfect center stone, whether you prefer a lab-grown diamond, an ethically mined diamond, or a vibrant gemstone. Each setting is custom-designed to fit the exact measurements of your chosen stone.
2. CAD Rendering: We create a detailed digital design of your ring, allowing for feedback and adjustments. Each project includes three rounds of CAD edits to ensure your vision is realized. 
   
3. Production: Once the design is approved, the ring is crafted by expert jewelers, a process that takes 5 weeks.

Whether you’re envisioning a sleek, minimalist design or an ornate, vintage-inspired piece, our process is tailored to bring your dream ring to life.

What Can You Customize?

With custom ring design, nearly every aspect of your ring can be tailored to your preferences:

• Metals: Choose from sustainably sourced and recycled 14k yellow, white, or rose gold, or 950 platinum.
• Stones: Your design can be made with your choice of center and side stones. Select a lab-grown diamond, an ethically mined stone, or a durable gemstone like a sapphire, ruby, or moissanite.
• Settings: Explore unique options like gallery rails, offset center stones, asymmetrical clusters, and non-traditional styles without center stones.

The ability to customize ensures that your ring is a one-of-a-kind symbol of your love and style.

How Long Does It Take?

The custom process typically adds just one or two weeks to the design timeline for back-and-forth communication. Once finalized, production takes the same amount of time as a standard order—5 weeks.

What Does Customization Cost?

Custom engagement ring settings start at $3,000, with most designs ranging between $3,800 and $5,600. Pricing depends on the complexity of the design and the materials used.

Customized Mallory Engagement Ring

Why Choose Us for Your Custom Engagement Ring?

Our custom engagement rings are designed with precision, artistry, and care, ensuring each piece is both beautiful and durable.

• Unique Design Expertise: Laura’s signature design style blends timeless elegance with modern craftsmanship.
• Durability: Rings are low set and designed to stack flush with wedding bands, offering both comfort and practicality (of course, unless you prefer a high-set style).
• Ethical Practices: All our rings are made with sustainably sourced recycled gold or platinum, with your choice of lab-grown diamonds or conflict-free stones.
• Master Craftsmanship: Each ring is hand-crafted within 50 miles of our gallery, ensuring the highest quality and structural integrity.

Popular Trends in Custom Rings

Custom engagement rings allow you to embrace unique design trends, including:

• Organic Shapes and Motifs: Petal prongs, floral designs, and natural elements.
• Wide Bands: Bold and modern, wide diamond bands are both trendy and timeless. 
• Unique Pave Placement: Intricate, unexpected diamond and gemstone details that add a touch of individuality.

These trends reflect the versatility and creativity that custom ring design offers.

Complimentary Services and Ongoing Care

Every custom engagement ring includes complimentary resizing and lifetime care, such as free cleanings, prong checks, and adjustments. We’re here to ensure your ring stays as beautiful as the day you said “yes.”

Finding Inspiration for Your Design

If you’re unsure where to start, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Browse our gallery of past designs, share images of styles you admire, or simply describe your ideas—we’ll help you translate them into a stunning ring.

Start Designing Your Custom Engagement Ring Today

A custom engagement ring is more than just jewelry—it’s a reflection of your love story. Whether you’re drawn to organic motifs, timeless simplicity, or bold statement designs, our expert team will help you create a ring that’s truly one of a kind.

Contact us today to begin designing your dream ring. Fill out the form with all your ideas and we will get back to you shortly!