| If you are shopping for engagement rings, you | | | | have in mind. Sometimes you can get a lower |
| may be disappointed in the choices you see at | | | | price from these dealers than you can from the |
| the jewelry store. Having a custom diamond | | | | jeweler designing the ring. |
| engagement ring designed is an option. Many | | | | FAQ #4: How can I be sure that the jeweler is |
| couples purchase unique engagement rings at a | | | | going to design the ring I want? The best way to |
| slightly increased price. It is helpful to understand | | | | communicate your requirements for the ring is to |
| the process behind the design of a custom ring. | | | | provide photos of the different aspects of rings |
| Here are the answers to several frequently asked | | | | that you desire. If you cannot find photos of |
| questions about the custom design of | | | | what you are looking for, do not hesitate to draw |
| engagement rings. | | | | a picture for the jeweler. When you show the |
| FAQ #1: How do I choose a jeweler to design a | | | | jeweler your ideas for the ring, listen closely so |
| custom ring? The simple answer is: do your | | | | that you have the confidence that he or she |
| research. Interview jewelers and ask questions | | | | knows what it is you want. Make sure you visit |
| about price and process. If you are interested in | | | | several jewelers with your proposed design ideas |
| having a platinum ring designed, make sure the | | | | so that you choose the jeweler who understands |
| jeweler is experienced in designing with platinum. | | | | you the best. |
| Ask for references to make sure that people are | | | | FAQ #5: What kind of information do I need to |
| satisfied with the product they received from the | | | | give the jeweler about the ring I want? When |
| jeweler. Make sure that the jeweler will let you | | | | providing jewelers with a custom diamond |
| see the ring at various points in the process so | | | | engagement ring idea, make sure you let them |
| that you can make sure the ring is turning out the | | | | know the metal of the band and the type of |
| way you want it to look. | | | | setting you want. If you will be purchasing the |
| FAQ #2: Can I use a diamond from a relative's | | | | diamond from the jeweler making the ring, you |
| ring? Many people use diamonds out of rings they | | | | should know the cut, size and quality of the |
| have been given. Discuss with the jeweler which | | | | diamond you need. These choices will most likely |
| setting is best for the diamond you have. | | | | be heavily directed by your budget. Ultimately, |
| FAQ #3: How can I keep the cost of a custom | | | | you need to prioritize which aspects of the ring |
| diamond engagement ring low? One of the best | | | | are most important to you so that if the design |
| ways to keep costs to a minimum is to find a | | | | you have proposed is over budget, you know |
| loose diamond dealer who will give you a good | | | | which aspects of the design you are willing to |
| price on the size and quality of the diamond you | | | | compromise. |