If you and your future spouse are browsing engagement rings but nothing is really grabbing your attention, then you may want to consider getting a customized ring made. A customized ring will be one of a kind and make your wedding day that much more special. Here are three tips to help you start customizing an engagement ring.
1. Collect as Much Data as Possible Beforehand
You may have a vague idea of what customization you want, but it's important to save different photos you like so that the jeweler can bring your vision to life. For example, if you want to have a diamond then you should figure out the four C's:
- Cut:
- Clarity
- Carat
- Color
The cut is not only the geometric shape of the stone but the height of the diamond (e.g. shallow or deep). There are different levels of clarity, which refers to how many blemishes are in the stone. Carat refers to the weight or size of the diamond, and color is graded and refers to how tinted the diamond is from colorless to yellow or brown tints.
Besides the stone, consider the details of the band itself. If you are getting a metal band, you could get it finished with satin, pebbled, hammered, or polished looks. Besides the finish, you should consider the texture and reflective quality of the band.
2. Consider Going a Unique or Meaningful Route with Your Idea
Besides collecting data, consider how you can incorporate your values into it. Instead of a diamond, you could get an engagement ring with a different stone that has meaning, such as a birthstone. Inside the band, you could have the jeweler inscribe a line of poetry, meaningful song lyrics, or the date of your engagement.
3. Look for a Jeweler Who Will Work with You
It's important to seek out different jewelers to see if they actually accept customization orders so that you don't get your heart set on one designer, who doesn't offer custom engagement rings.
Rings can be made with a method called "lost wax casting." In this fabrication process, a wax mold can be used to create the final product. Look for a jeweler who uses this process since you can see a 3D wax pattern and get a feel for any changes before the final ring is made.
If you cannot get a physical prototype of the ring before the final product, some jewelers can show you computerized 3D renderings. In short, look for a jeweler who is willing to show you early versions of your custom ring.
Contact a jeweler in your area today for more information for custom engagement rings.
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