Getting engaged isn’t something you do every day and if ever there was an occasion that demands a custom solution, an engagement ring would be it. A unique symbol of a unique relationship that is destined to last forever and in this short article, we delve into the mysterious world of custom jewellery.
Here are a few compelling reasons to design your own engagement ring.
- 100% Unique design – When you design a gorgeous aquamarine engagement ring that is hand-crafted by a leading Australian custom jeweller, there is only one such ring in the universe(s)! Share a Zoom call with the custom jeweller and with your input, a 3D design of the ring takes shape. Minor adjustments are usually made and when the client is 100% satisfied, the jeweller can work his magic. After a short period of time, you will be invited to view the finished product, which is an exciting time.
- Choose your favourite gemstones – It might be emeralds, rubies or amethyst, the custom jeweller has access to wholesale gems at trade prices, which can save you a fortune. Not only can you select the raw loose stones, you also choose the cut, the metal and the setting, indeed, every aspect of the ring. Whatever your favourite gemstone, the jeweller can source premium quality stones at affordable prices. The jewellery maker can make cut recommendations based on your preferences and you can get the most out of the sparkle factor. You can view thousands of premier gemstones that the general public would not normally be able to access.
- Affordability – It is a myth that custom jewellery is more expensive; work out your budget and the jeweller will work to that, and you get more from your money by having the ring made by a leading jewellery maker. Take a look at off-the-shelf rings and see what your budget can buy, then look at what a custom jeweller can do with the same budget. You will be pleasantly surprised at what your dollars will buy you when you approach a leading Australian jewellery maker. Click here for tips on how to make a perfect marriage proposal.
- Create a family heirloom – You can keep your engagement ring and give it to your eldest daughter when she meets the right man. The engagement ring would increase in value over the years and this would be a welcome asset for them in the future. Of course, we are talking about many years into the future and until then, you can wear your stunning custom engagement ring with pride. Indeed, your mum might present you with her mother’s engagement ring as a surprise!
- Match with your wedding ring – If you design the engagement ring with a view to creating a matching wedding ring, your rings will match perfectly. Maybe your hubby to be also wants to wear a wedding band, which can also be designed and hand-crafted by the custom jeweller. Make sure that you tell the jeweller that you would like to match this ring with your future wedding ring and he will certainly oblige.
- Custom made means a perfect fit – There is no need to resize when the engagement ring is hand-crafted by a jewellery maker, as it will be a perfect fit. The core components of an engagement ring include the metal used, the type of gemstones, the cuts, the setting and the style. You might prefer a blend of coloured gems and the jeweller can source any type of precious stones.
- The perfect surprise – In the event you wish to surprise your fiancée, you can gather vital information and have a stunning engagement rind made by a leading Australian custom jeweller. If you can keep a secret and keep things to a need-to-know basis, the jeweller is happy to work without talking to the wearer of the ring. Imagine her surprise when she discovers you have an aquamarine engagement ring waiting to slip on her wedding finger.
When you engage the services of a leading custom jeweller, you can start the process of designing your engagement ring, which doesn’t have to include diamonds. The design process can be done remotely using Zoom calls, so you never have to actually meet the jeweller face to face.
Most custom jewellery makers are only too happy to share a Zoom call that is free and without obligation, which allows you to get a quote from your chosen design. If you are happy with the price, the jeweller can start work and within a short period, your stunning engagement ring will be ready for viewing.