A ring is more than just a symbolic piece to memorialise your love; it is also a representation of your loved one's style, your qualities, and your relationship, all expressed in one gorgeous piece.
Consider the possibilities available while deciding on the ideal style for you. Simple bands are available, as are glamorous wedding rings adorned with diamonds and gemstones or embellished with engravings. After you've settled on the band, you must select a finish. Smooth and brushed are both common options. Women appreciate an attractive smooth finish, whilst males prefer a brushed finish. If you're hesitant, look for real-life inspiration on social media platforms like Instagram. Scrolling a few times a day when you have a spare minute can help you find a design that speaks to you, and you can select precise details to add to your own ring.
The tradition of our art is vitally important to us as bespoke jewellers, but we don't let that stop us from embracing the latest innovations—as long as they allow us to provide superior service to our customers. As we previously stated in a blog post, jewellery manufacture dates back millennia, with several age-old manufacturing techniques continuing in use today.
In the twenty-first century, there have been two fundamental changes in the way jewellers work. The first is the application of CAD (Computer Aided Design), and the second is the usage of 3D printing. Both of these advances enable our jewellers to offer more innovative designs without increasing costs, while also allowing our consumers to have more say in the design process.
The practise of proposing marriage concludes with the exchange of rings between two soulmates. Throughout the centuries, a symbolic portrayal of an engagement ritual was ubiquitous. The cavemen proposed by weaving grass strands and tying them around the women's leg, ankle, or neck. Men nowadays propose to their girlfriends with jewels and metals.
Customers frequently report that they are unable to find a wedding ring that fits properly next to their engagement ring due to the diamond setting. In this case, the bride-to-be desired the appearance of an eternity ring and a wedding band combined. We channel set a row of brilliant cut diamonds off centre to allow for an extra curved edge for a great fit. This created a balanced aspect for the band and guaranteed that the trio diamonds in the engagement ring did not overshadow the wedding ring.
We will create a Cad-Cam (computerised image) of your design once you have provided us with images of the type of design you are interested in and have decided on the width and size of the ring, the 4 c's (colour, cut, clarity, and carats), as well as your choice of metal, so that you can see what the ring will look like when it is finished.
We can build a personalised ring for you by using our bespoke design service, whether you already have a design idea in mind or have been inspired by a band that you have seen but would like to change to fit your own tastes.
The route to the wedding ring began, as one might imagine, with the engagement ring. I knew I wanted something special for Clementine. She won't mind if I tell you she has little fingers. Look at what's on the shelves; it's all quite bulky. People still seem to desire large stones! I knew this wasn't going to work out for Clementine. I've always admired Alice's work, so I approached her with hesitation to see if she might alter one of her existing designs for an engagement ring.
When we were looking for and selecting our wedding rings, we decided to start by visiting a local jeweller. This was mostly to obtain our specific ring sizes, but it was also to check what wedding bands were available, as well as what metals, forms, and sizes were available. We had already discussed and decided that for our wedding bands, we wanted to keep them basic and without stones. This was simply our preference.
We had pondered returning to Alice, who had designed my engagement ring, and asking her if she might make us unique wedding bands to match my engagement ring. As I tried on the rings in the jewellers, it became clear to me that I wanted the uniqueness of my engagement ring to also be in our wedding bands, for consistency, and for us to have matching rings that were distinct and special to us. The rings in the jewellers were excellent, but they were mostly machine-made and a little lifeless. They just didn't feel like the right rings for us.
When our wedding rings were finished, they arrived in a lovely box next to each other. They are everything we hoped for in wedding rings and more. I love that we were able to have matching rings, and that mine matched my engagement ring and was created to fit around my engagement ring as well.
You may fall in love with a specific type of design at times, such as a specific style of ring, a specific thickness, or a specific type of metal. Sometimes you'll just get amazing ideas that will assist you narrow down your final ring selection. The more time you spend shopping, whether at jewellery stores to check them out ahead of time or online, the better idea you'll have of exactly what you want.
This step is especially critical if you're selecting a wedding band to match your engagement ring. You may have a vivid imagination and can envision how your wedding band will appear with your engagement ring, but putting on a few selections will give you a better idea of what looks best with your unique ring. You can, of course, wear your engagement ring on the other hand or adapt it to fit your wedding band, but by customising your wedding band to match your existing ring, you can show both off to best effect.
You and your prospective husband will have a lot of expenses coming up, from the wedding to your honeymoon—and then there are all the minor expenses that come with combining your houses or moving into a new location together. Getting married may be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be, and designing a personalised wedding band is no exception. Make sure you understand your budget before you begin designing your ring. Discuss with your husband how much money you can afford to spend on both rings. Determine how adaptable you are while selecting a diamond or a band.
While it's completely great to have a beautiful bespoke ring for formal events and a simpler ring for everyday use, you'll want to think about those selections as you're designing your ring so you're not startled by them afterwards.