The Steps to Creating a Custom Engagement Ring

First, you’ll want to find the right jewelry designer. Assuming you at least have a rough idea of what you want the ring to look like, the right jeweler is someone whose past work fits with the style you desire. Of course, you’ll also want someone who can work within your budget. When you find someone whose past designs you like, do some research and see if there are reviews from their customers online. Make sure they are happy with the work and that it has held up over time. 

Next, the designer will create a sketch. While you can make suggestions and tweaks, be sure to listen if the jeweler says a proposed aspect of the ring would make it prone to damage and be willing to adjust your expectations if necessary. After that, you will select the stones to be used, and a computer-aided design – or CAD – will be made. This gives you another opportunity to make changes to the ring, as you will see it in more detail than the sketch.

When the CAD is approved, it will be made into a wax mold so you can see a three-dimensional model of your creation. Once the wax model is approved, the ring will be made into the metal of your choice with the stones that have been selected. Now all you have to do is wait for the jeweler to alert you that the finished product is ready!

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