In today’s world, you can customize almost anything: your vitamins, your shampoo, your suits and shoes… so why not customize your jewelry as well? Custom jewelry is nothing new, but thanks to modern technology it has become a more affordable (and thus, more popular) option.
Whether you have your own design in mind or just want to modify one of our existing designs, the process begins with a computerized rendering. The rendering gives a general sense of what the finished piece of jewelry will look like, and allows us to zero in on details like millimeter widths, number of diamonds, and other characteristics of the chosen design.
For example, we created a pavé halo engagement ring for a client last year. The design he had in mind was similar to one of our classic halo rings, but due to the size of the center stone (a 3.78 carat round brilliant) the proportions needed to be tweaked a bit.
The 3.78 carat diamond we set in a pavé halo engagement ring. The ring was customized to accommodate this larger center size.
Once the client was ready to move forward, we began making notes of what needed to be tweaked as well as any particular characteristics he wanted the ring to have. (In this case, one of the characteristics was a delicate pavé split at the top of the shank). A rendering was made based on the finger size, the size of the center diamond, and all our notes. We calculated proportions that would be dainty and accentuate the center diamond while also maintaining structural integrity.
A computerized rendering of the ring, which gives a rough sense of the concept. The main objective is to finalize and tweak the details before production.
Once the rendering is complete, it’s helpful to set up another meeting to go over the details in person and make sure everything looks right. This can be done via email as well.
After the rendering has been approved, the ring goes into production. This part of the process usually takes 3 to 4 weeks. The ring is manufactured by hand according to the specifications laid out in the rendering.
The finished product: a pavé halo engagement ring with a small outward taper & split at the top of the shank.
Making a custom piece of jewelry is a pretty easy process nowadays and it’s something we do frequently at our store. If you’re in the market for an engagement ring or a piece of jewelry and really want to make it your own, send us a message or make an appointment to stop by and discuss bespoke jewelry options!