Engagement Ring Design Process
Getting an engagement ring is not as daunting of a project as you might think. I have been working with people designing rings for twenty years so I have seen it all!
Here's how it goes.
If you're engagement ring shopping, you likely have an idea of what the recipient would like. They've dropped hints, their best friend made some suggestions, or you have both discussed it in detail.
You can describe the ring or send pics and then we'll get going.
I'll get some different loose stones together and send you pictures and information and explain what the specs mean so you don't have to worry about learning all that on your own. (Sorry, no fake nails here; this isn't ring concierge)
We can also mock up what the ring will look like by propping the loose stones into a setting:
Then the ring design will be set up in CAD:
Then the final product:
Timing & Shipping
Rings are all custom made and set by hand, so they take time. Depending on the style of your ring it could take a couple days, a couple weeks, or more! If you have more strict time constraints, we will always try to make it happen. We ship insured FedEx overnight, and someone must be available to sign for the package when it arrives.
Diamond Selection
We can optimize the quality and size for your price range. You want a well-cut, brilliant diamond, with high color and clarity, and I usually recommend maximizing the size. As long as the stone faces up white and has no eye-visible flaws, I say go big, not flawless!
Appraisal & InsuranceWe will provide you with all the original paperwork, including an appraisal and in most cases a GIA certificate. Since an engagement ring is a big purchase, you will probably want to have it insured and this paperwork should be all you need.
These are some of the rings I've done:
