If your soulmate has finally got down on one knee and proposed, your thoughts will no doubt turn to the ring, which should be something created specifically for the engagement. Indeed, many couples decide to commission the engagement ring from a custom jeweller, as the price is around the same as choosing a ring from a jewellery store. The age of surprise proposals has long gone; girls prefer to design their engagement ring and who could argue with that?
Designing The Perfect Diamond Engagement Ring
When you approach a bespoke jewellery specialist, you can mention that diamond sparkle is high on your list of priorities. The jeweller also creates custom made mens wedding bands if you decide on a matching pair of wedding rings further down the road.
These are the main components of a diamond engagement ring:
- Metal Band – White, yellow or rose gold, or platinum.
- Setting – This sits on the band and secures the gemstones.
- Gemstones – Diamond, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, or other gemstones.
- Gemstone Cuts – There are many diamond cuts to choose from.
After a series of Zoom calls with the custom jeweller, he would have the information he needs to come up with a perfect design. Minor adjustments can be made until you, the client, are completely happy with the final design.
The Magic Of The Halo Setting
If you are looking to maximise the sparkle factor of the central diamond in an engagement ring, the halo setting is a great option; with small pave diamonds set around the central stone, it boosts the centre stone’s sparkle. Of course, a lot depends on the cut and the quality of the diamond; an experienced bespoke jeweller can look at a raw, uncut diamond and know which cut will bring out the best of the stone.
Heart-Shaped Setting
The romantic in you would love a heart-shaped setting with small pave diamonds that showcase the large central stone. How about pave rubies set around the main diamond? This is a unique design and mixing coloured gemstones is a great idea to add some rich colour to the design. The custom jeweller has 1000s of great images of previous projects to give you inspiration and whether you have a design in mind, or you are open to suggestions, the custom jeweller can create your idea of the perfect diamond engagement ring.
The Importance Of The Diamond Cut
As you would expect, there are many cuts used to shape diamonds and other gemstones and the cut does have a bearing on the diamond’s sparkle factor.
Popular cuts include:
- Brilliant Round Cut
- Princess Cut
- Cushion Cut
- Asscher Cut
- Marquise Cut
- Emerald Cut
We advise you to consult with a custom jeweller regarding the best cut, as he has a wealth of experience and can look at a raw, uncut diamond and know which cut brings out the best sparkle in the stone.
If you would like to discuss diamond engagement ring designs with a custom jeweller, start with a Google search; browse the many websites until you find one that seems to tick all the boxes, then arrange a Zoom call with the jeweller to discuss your requirements. It is possible to have a diamond engagement ring commissioned by a custom jeweller without ever meeting the jeweller face to face, thanks to VoIP technology.
