01
Send the inspiration
A photo, sketch, diamond shape, or saved ring can start the process. If the couple only knows what they do not like, that is useful too.
From inspiration to finished ring
A clear process for a ring that should feel anything but generic.
The process is built to reduce confusion. Start with what you know, compare the real options, approve the right path, and create the ring with the right level of customization.
What gets decided
The custom path should feel clear before anything is made.
The first appointment turns inspiration into a practical plan: the diamond path, the setting direction, the production route, and the timing around the proposal.
02
Choose the diamond direction
Compare natural and laboratory-grown diamonds when helpful. Shape, proportions, and face-up appearance guide the setting decisions.
03
Refine the setting
Select or modify a setting when the right foundation exists. Use CAD when the design, height, side view, or stone fit needs to be made around the exact ring.
04
Approve and produce
Confirm the details, timeline, and next steps before production. Some projects may be possible in as little as 14 days when diamond, setting, approvals, and production path allow it.
Inspiration, not inventory
Design directions to customize
Oval Solitaire
A graceful oval center stone with clean metal, generous light, and a shape that feels romantic without becoming ornate.
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Classic Solitaire
A focused, minimal ring that lets the diamond carry the emotion, proportions, and light.
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Three-Stone
A center diamond framed by two supporting stones for presence, meaning, and beautiful side views.
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Round Bezel
A round brilliant diamond set in a slim bezel for a clean, modern ring with soft protection and quiet presence.
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Elongated Cushion
A soft rectangular center with a plush outline, generous sparkle, and a less expected profile than a round brilliant.
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Emerald Bezel
A sleek step-cut diamond secured in a clean bezel for an architectural, understated profile.
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Toi et Moi
Two complementary center stones set together for a personal, sculptural ring with strong custom-design potential.
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Marquise
A dramatic elongated shape with pointed ends, strong finger coverage, and a rare editorial feel.
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Pear Pavé
A pear-shaped center with a fine pavé band for movement, shimmer, and a soft directional silhouette.
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Radiant Hidden Halo
A rectangular brilliant center with hidden detail under the crown for sparkle that feels discovered up close.
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East-West
A center stone set horizontally for a lower, modern line across the finger.
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Vintage Step-Cut
Asscher, emerald, baguette, and antique-inspired geometry with warm detail and measured restraint.
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Guide
How Custom Engagement Rings Work
A clear guide to the custom engagement ring process, from photo inspiration and diamond selection to setting changes, CAD, approvals, and production.
Read guideGuide
How Long Does a Custom Engagement Ring Take?
A realistic timing guide for custom engagement rings, including fast paths, CAD projects, approvals, and proposal deadlines.
Read guideQuestions couples ask before the first appointment
What should I send first?
Send a photo of the style you like, your rough budget range, timeline, and whether you prefer natural, laboratory-grown, or want to compare both.
Can you help if I do not know jewelry terms?
Yes. Photos and plain-language preferences are enough to begin.
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A photo, sketch, or even a rough idea is enough to start. Andrew can usually tell you whether the smartest path is a sourced diamond, a modified setting, a CAD build, or a short call to compare options.