Your Guide to Buying Custom-Made Engagement Rings

Buying an engagement ring is something you wouldn’t want to get wrong. It’s a valuable investment that requires a sound decision.

When you decide to purchase a customized engagement ring, there are many factors to consider aside from your budget and the design.

The custom ring buying guide will make sure you know what to expect when purchasing an engagement ring and where your money is going. It will help to not make the process overwhelming and stressful but encourage and inspire.

1. Start Early

The very first and probably most essential step in buying an engagement ring 101 is to begin your search early and to take your time.

Purchasing a custom-made engagement ring at the last minute might frustrate you. This is because you will not have the luxury of time to decide carefully on the design of your engagement ring.

Give or take a couple of months for the whole process. It is recommended that you schedule at least three months for your customized engagement ring to get done.

2. Consider Your Budget

A wrong notion about customized engagement rings is that they are expensive. The truth is, they don’t have to be. Talk to an experienced jeweler and they will let you know how you can purchase a custom-made engagement ring within your budget.

Let your jeweler know about your set budget and your specific desires for your engagement ring. Focus on what you can afford while being able to get an engagement ring that your partner will love and that will last for years to come.

3. Made to Order Vs Modified to Order

Custom-made engagement rings can be created in different ways. Jewelers will often present you with a gallery of options of gemstones or diamonds and metal settings.

It is best that you already have a design in mind so that your options will be narrowed down to just a few that your jeweler will present according to your desired design.

Another way to get your custom-made engagement ring is by building it from scratch.

Although this is a more expensive route, you will be able to make a ring that will be the exact design you like if it has not been created yet or is not in a collection.

In a build-your-own-ring option, you can make changes and modifications along the way. Just be mindful of the price and discuss price changes with your jeweler early on.

4. Choose a Reputable Jeweler

Find a jeweler that you can trust to make your customized engagement ring. Your jeweler should be patient with your questions and needs and understand your budget limits without sacrificing quality and the design you like.

Do your research and learn about the services, terms, and prices involved in the process. In the end, you should be happy and feel secure with your decision on whom you work with to make the ring of your dreams a reality.

5. Try Different Rings

Making a sound decision will not entirely depend on your budget and the design that you prefer. You should also consider how the ring looks and feels once it is worn on your finger.

To know which ring design feels and looks right on you, try on different engagement ring styles and designs with different metal settings, diamond shapes, and gemstones.

6. Express Your Creativity

Purchasing a custom-made engagement ring may mean that you will need to be more creative in your design.

When you are building your ring from scratch, research the
different styles and designs that are already available from jewelry dealers online or in physical stores.

Talk to your jeweler about the design you like, and you may be presented with similar rings that can be similar to what you have in mind. A custom-made engagement ring is a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that could be your best creative masterpiece.

Get the best advice on choosing the right diamond, gemstone, and setting for your stone with a jeweler you trust.

7. Be Involved

Since a custom-engagement ring is typically created according to your desired style, there will be needed changes and adjustments in the process of making the ring.

Be ready to collaborate with your jeweler so that your ring will look as what you dreamed it would be.

8. Think About the Wedding Band

In considering how to choose an engagement ring to suit your hand, you will have to choose the perfect wedding band that will match your custom-made engagement ring.

You can opt to have both the wedding band and engagement ring done by the same jeweler so that the design will be consistent.

9. Understand the 4C’s

Find a jeweler who will be able to help you get a solid understanding of the 4 C’s (cut, color, clarity, and carat) of a diamond. The beauty and quality of diamonds are dependent on these elements. Not to mention the price.

10. Warranties, Certificate, and After Care

Because a custom-engagement ring is a valuable investment that you will want to treasure for the rest of your life, make sure that you have the necessary papers that would warrant the quality and life of your jewelry.

Have these confirmed details in writing:

• Purity of the metal
• Agreed delivery date
• Final Price
• Warranty
• Resizing policy
• Insurance
• Aftercare

When you want a diamond on your customized engagement ring, make sure you get the right certificate from the most reliable laboratories in the industry, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and AGS (American Gem Society). They are the trusted diamond labs that provide accurate, reliable and consistent grading of the 4C’s of a diamond.

Remember that your custom-made engagement ring is so much more than just monetary value. It is a symbol of your willingness and readiness to make a commitment and to devote your life to your beloved partner. Buy custom-made engagement rings with these important steps in mind.

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