How to create your own engagement ring

How to create your own engagement ring

You can build your own engagement ring
and make it uniquely yours...

It's becoming very popular these days for couples to create their own engagement ring. There are many reasons why you might want to build your own engagement ring.

Often it's because you can't find the right ring and stone combination or it can simply be a great way to personalize your engagement ring.

Creating your own engagement ring or having it made for someone you love does make it special. And special is something that an engagement ring should be.

How to create your own engagement ring

There are only two steps to creating your own engagement ring. Firstly, choose your stone. You may wish to choose an emerald, sapphire or ruby, or you can select a more traditional diamond.

Then select your setting. You have hundreds of choices for the setting - maybe a solitaire diamond, or a cluster of stones set around a central stone. The only other consideration is what type of band you'll choose - platinum, gold or maybe titanium.

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Choosing your diamond

The shape of the diamond you choose will influence how the ring will finally look. The shape of your diamond is not the same as the cut. The cut refers to how the diamond is faceted, whereas the shape refers to the overall appearance of the diamond. You can choose round, marquise, pear shaped or a number of other beautiful shapes.

The many diamond shapes available at Mondera Jewelers

The many diamond shapes you can choose from.

The four important characteristics of a diamond are the weight (in carats), cut, color and clarity. You can read more about the all-important "four C's" in our Diamond Buying Guide.

Clear colorless diamonds are much more valuable and there is an international grading standard that allows you to know for certain what quality of diamond you're buying.

The transparency of diamonds is also important. Less expensive diamonds are often cloudy because of contamination with other minerals when they were formed. It's up to you what level of milkyness you will tolerate.

Imperfections in clarity, color and transparency not only retard the diamond's beauty, they also make the diamond less resilient to knocks and abrasions. This is why the quality has such a big influence on price.

Choosing your engagement ring setting

The choice of settings is huge. You can select a diamond solitaire setting or a cluster of stones with other diamonds or precious stones surrounding the center stone.

You can also choose between 14K or 18K gold or platinum. 14K gold has less gold in it than 18K gold but wears better due to the higher content of strengthening metals. 18K gold is more expensive and is less likely to tarnish or cause an allergic reaction.

Platinum is very beautiful and strong and is the best choice for long lasting engagement rings. Platinum's strength makes the setting resilient, reducing the chance of you knocking your diamond out of the ring. Platinum generally costs more than gold, but some people prefer the look of yellow or rose gold.

Choosing the style of the setting

I can't advise you on matters of taste! I suggest you check out the fabulous array of diamonds and settings to help you create your own diamond engagement ring and make it really special.

The most important thing to consider when choosing the setting for your precious stone is that the setting must balance the stone. For example, if you're lucky enough (or rich enough!) to want a diamond weighing a carat or more, the setting must be strong enough to hold the extra size and weight of the diamond.

Mondera Jeweler's excellent mix and match process helps you select the perfect setting to go with your diamond.

Here's an example of a diamond engagement ring we created using the above mix and match process. We selected a one carat brilliant cut diamond with channel-set marquise diamonds. Isn't it easy when money is no object!

An example of a diamond engagement ring we created using
Mondera Jeweler's excellent mix and match process.

The other important consideration when selecting the setting for your engagement ring is the size of your fiancee's hand and fingers. A large stone and wide band can look out of place on a tiny hand. Try to choose a diamond and setting that will match the size of your girl's fingers.

If you want to create your own engagement ring there are plenty of great ideas and designs you can choose from to create a ring that is uniquely yours, and something you'll treasure for many years to come.

How to create your own engagement ring

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