{"id":329808,"date":"2019-01-24T14:03:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T19:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=329808"},"modified":"2021-12-15T06:59:58","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T11:59:58","slug":"custom-engagement-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/custom-engagement-rings\/","title":{"rendered":"The One-of-a-Kind Allure of Custom Engagement Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConciergeStorefront1-1-950x575.png\" alt=\"Concierge Diamonds engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-329813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConciergeStorefront1-1-950x575.png 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConciergeStorefront1-1-579x350.png 579w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConciergeStorefront1-1-120x73.png 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConciergeStorefront1-1-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ConciergeStorefront1-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Concierge Diamonds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, no more perfect declaration of love exists than a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/stone-cut\/round\/\">classic round-brilliant-cut solitaire<\/a> in a six-prong setting. Others are smitten by the old-fashioned charm of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/?per=18th-century-and-earlier,19th-century,20th-century,early-1900s\">antique ring<\/a>. But increasingly, jewelers are fielding requests for custom engagement rings \u2014 original designs that make a personal statement about the wearer or convey a private message for the couple. Designing a ring from scratch can seem daunting, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. We talked to five jewelers who specialize in custom rings for an inside look at the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing-bespoke\"><strong>Choosing Bespoke<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have your heart set on something truly out of the ordinary, a custom ring may be the answer. \u201cPeople are looking for out-of-the-box ideas\u201d that are \u201cbolder and more whimsical,\u201d says jeweler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/sharon-khazzam\/\">Sharon Khazzam<\/a>, based in Great Neck, New York. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a Savile Row suit or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/fashion\/clothing\/evening-dresses\/\">couture dress<\/a>, a bespoke jewel is tailored to the client. But don\u2019t assume that means it\u2019s more expensive. \u201cA misconception is that it\u2019s always pricier than a ready-made piece,\u201d Khazzam says. Many jewelers source their own stones, meaning clients avoid a costly markup. And they\u2019ll work within their clients\u2019 budgets. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/R1529-2-\u2013-james-ring-kite-IVVS2-45600.00-950x633.jpg\" alt=\"Sharon Khazzam engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-329814\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\"\/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Sharon Khazzam <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, it entails a longer process than selecting a ring at the store and walking out with it the same day. \u201cReal bespoke is personal and takes time and intention,\u201d says New York jeweler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/alexandra-mor\/?&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9v7O7saE4AIV0pCfCh1O-AEHEAAYASAAEgJti_D_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">Alexandra Mor<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen you go custom, you\u2019re only paying for the things you want in the piece, not the things you don\u2019t,\u201d points out Dan Moran, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/concierge-diamonds\/\">Concierge Diamonds<\/a>, in Los Angeles. \u201cPeople think you have to be present for the ring\u2019s creation, and that\u2019s also not true. With the help of the Internet, about eighty-five percent of our clients work with us remotely, and we never see them face-to-face. For some of our clients, discretion is key. For others, it\u2019s the convenience of designing something completely custom while never having to leave their home.\u201d <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/alexandra-mor-150-carat-gia-certified-diamond-centre-engagement-three-ring-set\/id-j_1705723\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alexandra_Mor_18K_Yellow_Gold_Brilliant_Cut_Diamond_Three_Ring_Set_Hi_Res_White_BG_Side_View_1_org_master.jpg\" alt=\"Alexandra Mor rings\" class=\"wp-image-336183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alexandra_Mor_18K_Yellow_Gold_Brilliant_Cut_Diamond_Three_Ring_Set_Hi_Res_White_BG_Side_View_1_org_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alexandra_Mor_18K_Yellow_Gold_Brilliant_Cut_Diamond_Three_Ring_Set_Hi_Res_White_BG_Side_View_1_org_master-667x350.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alexandra_Mor_18K_Yellow_Gold_Brilliant_Cut_Diamond_Three_Ring_Set_Hi_Res_White_BG_Side_View_1_org_master-120x63.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Alexandra Mor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"finding-your-style\"><strong>Finding Your Style<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you meet with the jeweler who will design your ring, it\u2019s wise to perform a bit of prep. Khazzam advises her clients to \u201cdo their research first, by trying on different rings at different places. This allows them to have a better understanding of their style and what works \u2014 or doesn\u2019t work \u2014 for them.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informing yourself about new trends can also be useful. You may discover something you hadn\u2019t thought of. \u201cPeople are favoring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/metal\/white-gold\/\">eighteen-karat white-gold bands<\/a> with diamonds three-quarters of the way around the shank, both with a halo and without,\u201d says David Rosenberg, of Miami\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/rosenberg-diamonds-and-co\/\">Rosenberg Diamonds and Co.<\/a> \u201cWe\u2019ve also found that cushions, radiants and ovals have been much more popular lately.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRight now we\u2019re seeing an uptick in salt-and-pepper diamonds and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/?q=fancy\">fancy color diamonds<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/stone-cut\/oval\/\">oval<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/stone-cut\/old-european\/\">old European<\/a> and old mine cuts, plus unique cuts, like cushion brilliants \u2014 very hard to find \u2014 and larger stones, in the three-to-six-carat range,\u201d says Moran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s important to weigh practical considerations. \u201cSince engagement rings are worn as everyday items, I always encourage my clients to think about all the situations in which they will be wearing the piece and how they will feel with it on, both emotionally and physically,\u201d says Mor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"talking-specifics\"><strong>Talking Specifics<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe initial meeting is really important,\u201d says Zo\u00eb Williams, of London jeweler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/zoe-and-morgan-ltd\/shop\/jewelry\/rings\/\">Zoe &amp; Morgan<\/a>. \u201cI like to spend a full hour with our customers, talking through broad subjects to get a feel for their lifestyle and personal interests. We cover the basics: finger size and budget, platinum or yellow gold, diamond or colored stone, traditional or something unique. We  welcome ideas and then blend them with our own to create something that will be functional, beautiful and a joy to wear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2.jpg\" alt=\"Zoe &amp; Morgan engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-329816\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-933x933.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront2-216x216.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Zoe &amp; Morgan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A story about your relationship can be a source of inspiration. \u201cWe had a client whose anniversary was February twenty-sixth,\u201d says Moran. \u201cHe wanted to propose with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/stone-cut\/pear\/\">pear-shaped diamond<\/a> that weighed <em>exactly <\/em>two point twenty-six carats. We curated the most perfect pear-shaped diamond for him and slightly recut the stone so it weighed exactly two point twenty-six.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some jewelers encourage clients to bring pictures. \u201cI welcome any inspirations: photos, sketches, poetry, family stories \u2014 really anything that makes them who they are,\u201d says Mor. But if you haven\u2019t pinned down all the details, that\u2019s okay. \u201cThe rest is in our hands, as designers,\u201d she adds.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"crafting-the-design\"><strong>Crafting the Design<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2.jpg\" alt=\"Sharon Khazzam engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-329853\" width=\"566\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2.jpg 2265w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-497x350.jpg 497w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-950x669.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-1536x1082.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-2048x1442.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-640x450.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/USE-R1384-moosh-ring-37200.00_V2-1325x933.jpg 1325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Sharon Khazzam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the design phase, jewelers will ask for feedback to make sure the ring meets expectations.<strong> \u201c<\/strong>I share with clients three rounds of sketches to decide on the final design before we move into production,\u201d Mor says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An experienced jeweler will also raise any concerns. \u201cCertain shapes, combinations, settings and sizes may have pros and cons for designing,\u201d says Rosenberg. \u201cWe always inform our clients of these during the process.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"receiving-your-ring\"><strong>Receiving Your Ring<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalized service is one of the benefits of going the bespoke route, and some jewelers go out of their way to make delivery of the finished piece extra special. Says Mor, \u201cAt the end, we create a one-of-a-kind book, <em>The Making of a Jewel<\/em>, based on the personal journey of each client and the making of his or her piece.\u201d <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moran literally takes customer service to the next level. A pilot, he\u2019s been known to fly out to meet clients and hand deliver their rings. He\u2019s even taken them up in the air to propose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-350x350.jpg\" alt=\"Zoe &amp; Morgan engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-329867\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-934x933.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ZoeAndMorganStorefront1-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Zoe &amp; Morgan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome people think it will be hard or take a long time, but actually the process is fun,\u201d Williams says of creating a custom ring. \u201cIt\u2019s fluid and exciting to materialize a symbol of love to be worn daily and treasured for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"interstitial-banner interstitial-banner-collection interstitial-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-background-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/AlexandraMorDiamondCollection_HighRes_BlackBG_GroupShotStorefront-e1548280924187-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-interstitial size-interstitial\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container interstitial-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"interstitial-link-around-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEngagement Rings\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/jewelry\/rings\/engagement-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Shop All<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For some, no more perfect declaration of love exists than a classic round-brilliant-cut solitaire in a six-prong setting. 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