Shopping for a Dallas engagement ring is a lot like shopping for a wedding dress: You have to try on a lot of different options to figure out what you like. As you play with different styles, gemstones, and settings, you may find yourself loving specific elements of certain rings, but unable to find one that ticks all the boxes. For those with a unique vision, a custom engagement ring gives you the ability to design the ring of your dreams from start to finish.
"If you have certain priorities with the design, i.e. the use of lab-grown diamonds, a different color band, a unique shape, etc., custom is the best way to accommodate these wants," says Jennie Yoon, CEO and founder of Kinn, a Los Angeles-based fine jewelry brand.
How to making an engagement ring
Before you even consult with a jewelry designer, you need to see what’s out there in terms of ring styles and materials. Not only is this important in helping you understand and define your style, but this can also help cut back on the rounds of designs you’ll do with a jewelry designer, which can start adding up quickly.
"Once you have a bit of an idea of what you want—maybe you have tried a few styles on, gone to a handful of jewelry stores, seen different designs and know the direction you want, know your budget range—then it’s a good time to start talking to designers and jewelers," suggests Chelsey Bartrum, founder of Starling Jewelry.
When to Start Designing a Custom Engagement Ring
Depending on the designer, the entire process of designing a custom engagement ring can take anywhere from a few weeks to two or three months. Today, it’s common for couples to embark on this journey together before even officially getting engaged.
"It’s typically always couples that come in together to design a custom piece," says New York-based jewelry designer Shahla Karimi. "A lot of times one partner wants to be the only one to pick it up so that there’s still that element of surprise."
Custom Engagement Ring Cost
As with anything custom, the cost varies by the designer and materials you choose. Your designer can work with your budget to source high-quality gemstones that are within your price range.
"[Factors include] the size of the stone, the metal, lab-grown or natural, along with the details and materials that can be repurposed from heirlooms," says Yoon. "We’ve worked with a wide range of budgets and are transparent with the pricing of materials, etc. with our customers. On average, couples spend somewhere between $10,000 to $12,000."
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