Journal · By Our Bench Jewelers
How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring That Actually Fits Your Story
Published December 31, 1969 · Written by the Holycome atelier team, Wuzhou China
When most people start thinking about a custom engagement ring, they picture a solitaire and stop there. But the rings that really mean something are the ones that carry a detail only the two of you understand.
Start with the stone, not the setting
Moissanite gives you more carat for the money — a 2ct equivalent looks like a 2ct diamond at a fraction of the cost. D-F color, VVS clarity is our most popular grade.
Pick a setting that suits her lifestyle
Thin bands suit small hands; halos make a center stone look larger. If she works with her hands, a bezel setting protects the stone better than prongs.
Personalize the inside
Most of our customers engrave a date, coordinates or a short phrase inside the band. It is invisible to everyone else but it is the first thing she will notice.