How to Get the Best Custom Made Ring

There are few experiences as wish fulfilling as receiving a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind engagement ring. However, a custom ring may seem out of reach for many people. Lots of folks think of them as an option only for the fabulously wealthy or the truly famous, but that’s not true. There are several ways one can go about getting custom made jewelry, and some don’t even require taking out a second mortgage. Here are the most common ways to buy a custom made engagement ring and the benefits and drawbacks of each, and why Ziva Jewels is the best option out of all of them.

Indie Designers

Large Vintage Emerald Ring

Places like Etsy make it seem suddenly so easy to buy custom made anything, but while it’s wonderful to help support independent designers and receive a spectacularly unique custom engagement ring, there are some things you should be aware of before diving in. Remember that sellers, whether they’re on Etsy or some other website, aren't required to source their materials from ethical locations. In fact, the materials may not be high quality at all. Additionally, many independent designers take on more work than they can manage, and your ring may take much longer than anticipated to arrive.

High-End Designers

Rose Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring

There’s always the option of choosing one of those famous designer names for your custom wedding ring or engagement ring. If you have the money, you can rest assured that you’ll get a piece that’s second to none in quality. But what about the origin of the diamonds and gemstones, does that matter? Just because a company is well known and expensive, doesn’t mean those diamonds came from humane sources. If price or ethics are important to you, a high-end designer is probably not the best choice.

Ziva Jewels Designer

Engraved Oval Ring Setting

An engagement ring isn't the sort of item you want to compromise on, so why settle for pretty good when you can have the best? Ziva Jewels will help you custom design a ring that’s exactly what you've been dreaming of, including using high quality materials sourced only from ethical locations and backed by a lifetime guarantee. You can discuss the entire process from start to finish, and you can custom make a ring that will arrive, as you've ordered it, on time and in perfect condition. All that and you get the ideal ring for a price you can afford. It’s time to stop wondering if you can have a custom made ring and begin the process today.

Best Way to Buy a Designer Engagement Ring

Design your own engagement ring; have you ever considered it? This popular method of manufacturing a ring that’s unique to the couple is common practice for the wealthy and famous, but they’re not the only ones who have access to the option. Designer engagement rings are widely available to the public, and they don’t have to be prohibitively expensive or a risky investment. Ziva Jewels will happily craft a one-of-a-kind engagement ring for your future wife, with a satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime warranty to ensure your long-term comfort in the transaction. Ready to start, but not sure what you want? Here are just a few examples of the designs we can create.

The Double Shank

Cushion Shaped Halo Engagement Ring

Most engagement ring bands are simple and unadorned; others feature Pave diamonds or a split shank. You can have a truly singular ring with a double diamond shank that sparkles like the sun and receives twice the attention. Consider the square halo engagement ring with two-row diamond shank for a stunning sparkler that rivals any starlet’s jewelry collection.

The Diamond Petal

Engagement Ring with Triangle 
Sides in Diamond Halos

Love blooms like a flower, so why not develop a ring that suggests the beauty of an opening flower bulb, with the central stone as the bud and the accent stones the petals? The halo engagement ring with triangle sides in diamond halos features a classic round brilliant diamond stone flanked on either side by triangle cut diamonds. Each of the stones is then framed by Pave diamond halos. The result is not only gorgeous, but it’s also feminine and timeless.

The Moon Stone

Vintage Oval Engagement Ring

The womanly symbolism of the moon is well known. Why not incorporate that sense of nature and femininity into a distinctive engagement ring? It’s possible with inspiration from the oval engagement ring with moon shape sides and pave trim by Ziva. The large central oval stone is stunning, but the halo framed moon-cut accent diamonds on the side certainly lend a distinctively whimsical air unseen in other more common styles.

The Vintage Multi-Stone

Antique-Style Engagement Ring

Not all engagement rings require an over-the-top central stone that hogs all the attention. Clamor comes in many shapes and sizes, and a more demure vintage-inspired ring with several smaller gems can be just as stunning, if not more so. Consider the antique-style engagement ring with pear shaped and round side diamonds. It’s certainly a mouthful, but the classy cut is dainty and sophisticated, eye-catching yet elegant.

The Edgy Vintage Multi-Stone

Antique-Inspired Marquise Engagement Ring

Round stones are feminine, but sharper edges have their appeal too. Marquise-cut diamonds paired with triangle diamonds have a notable geometric feel that’s very distinctively antique, especially with the mil-grained edging. The antique-style marquise engagement ring with triangle and round diamond sides incorporates several different diamond cuts for a buffet of sparkling beauty any traditional romantic would love.

Whether you prefer round brilliants, bezel set or platinum, there’s no reason to compromise on your dream engagement ring. Let Ziva Jewels design your own engagement ring conveniently and risk free and at the price point with which you’re comfortable. Love is a risk, but your ring purchase never should be.

Pricing a Custom Made Ring

An engagement ring is the most important piece of jewelry a man or woman ever buys. Factory made rings are undeniably beautiful, and their greatest attribute is the offer of a quick purchase, but nothing compares with the singular appeal and one of a kind design of a custom made ring. Many people mistakenly believe designing a ring from the ground up is either incredibly difficult—and time consuming—or prohibitively expensive. But that’s simply not the case. High-quality engagement rings featuring precious and semi-precious gems are available online at competitive prices. The process is simple, but it helps to know all the steps in advance.

Where to Buy

Vintage Cushion Cut Ring With Halo

Not all jewelry designers are created equal, and knowing a bit about the company or individual that constructs the ring is paramount. Any brand worth shopping with will have a sense of social responsibility. Ziva Jewels takes pride in using conflict-free stones that are ethically sourced. This ensures that every person involved in the design process, from start to finish, is treated with respect. A diamond is a joyous purchase, and nothing should mar that experience.

Another key element is the work. Customers should always determine what sort of warranty or guarantee the ring will have after it’s made. Is there coverage for scratches, loose settings or a bad fit? A company with a lifetime guarantee is always the best selection.

The Time frame

Buying a ring online is a speedy experience, even when searching for something custom made. That said, the time it takes to build something that at one point was pure imagination can range dramatically, and one should expect the process to take anywhere from two weeks to two months or more, depending on how ornate the design is and how rare the gems. A quality business will always be honest and open about the time frame, and it should stick to an agreed upon schedule.

The Process

Though there are exceptions to every rule, most custom jewelry designers will go through the same methods to achieve a final unique result. Every order for a custom ring begins with a consultation and a sketch. The designer quickly draws a picture that generally shows the features of the desired ring, including the gem, setting and any unusual flourishes.

Large Antique Cushion Cut Ring

Once the sketch is finished, the designer moves to the computer to create a digital example with finer details. A CAD, or computer aided design program helps create a mathematically precise replica to show the buyer. This allows for another round of adjustments and refinements.

Once accepted, the designer then builds a wax 3D replica, which will eventually become the foundation mold for the final ring. If the buyer approves the final shape, the designer finishes off the piece and delivers it for a final fitting, if necessary, before purchase.

Choosing a custom made ring is an exciting opportunity to design a piece of fine jewelry that’s completely unique, and it’s a simple procedure to have it made online when using a qualified jewelry designer. A symbol of eternal love, an engagement ring should be special, and there are few better ways to provide a singular appeal for a lifetime relationship than with a custom made ring designed with just two people in mind. For a fast, free price quote click here.