How to choose the perfect personalized engagement ring

Nothing says “I love you” more than a custom designed engagement ring. The fact that you took the time to create the ring yourself shows your loved one that you thought about the design that will wrap around her finger for years to come. This is a touching gesture and is ten times better than buying a ready-made piece of jewelry.

Creating your own engagement ring allows you to add specific qualities that your fiancee likes. You can mix and match different looks and styles that you know will bring a smile to their face. For example, if your fiancée is a nature lover, you can easily embellish the ring band with a string of ivy or small birds. These qualities cannot be found in pre-made engagement rings.

There are a few things to consider before you go to the store and place an order for your personalized engagement ring. You want this ring to be perfect since a marriage proposal is one of the most important events in your life and you want her to say “yes”.

Well established jeweler

The jeweler you choose should have an excellent reputation within the community and on the Internet. You should ask family, friends and co-workers if the jewelry you are considering is a good choice and if any of them have personal experience dealing with the store. Take your friend’s recommendation seriously, as he has no reason to lie to you.

If the jeweler has a web presence, read the most recent reviews left on the company’s website and check reviews on popular business review sites like Yelp. o Angie’s list. Once again, please take these reviews seriously as the people who leave reviews have no reason to lie. However, if she finds one bad review in the midst of numerous good reviews, she can probably write it off as just a disgruntled customer having a bad day.

You’ll also want to make sure that the gemstone you’re purchasing comes certified by the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA). A responsible jeweler should be able to show you the GIA report with no questions asked.

Start your search in plenty of time

This is kind of a no-brainer in terms of personalized jewelry. You don’t want to start looking for a jewelry store to create your custom ring just before you plan to ask the question. Finding a great jeweler takes time, not to mention the time it takes to design the ring. Give yourself at least six months to complete the entire process.

Know what to look for in a diamond

Anyone looking for a diamond ring, pendant, necklace, bracelet, etc. You should be familiar with the four C’s: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Know that the higher a diamond ranks in the four C’s, it means you will get a better quality gemstone. However, this also means that the piece will be more expensive than its lower-ranked counterparts.

Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the 4 C’s, it’s time to determine what your budget will be. You need to secure a solid budget for yourself before setting foot in a jewelry store. It’s so easy to overspend once your eyes settle on all those beautiful engagement rings, especially if you’re getting inspiration for a custom design.

Consider Custom Designing a Wedding Ring/Engagement Ring Set

If you want both rings to complement each other, design them at the same time with the same jeweler. This ensures that the rings will have the same style, cut, color, and clarity. This option will also save you money, as most jewelry stores offer package deals.