Every time you make a handmade gift for someone special, you can be sure that it will have a special place in the recipient’s heart. It will make them feel special and also feel that you took the extra effort to make sure they received a beautiful gift that will be cherished for time immemorial. Why shouldn’t you give the same feel to her engagement ring? You could most definitely design her engagement ring from scratch and also give it a personal touch.
It is easier to pick a ring off the rack or choose one from an online portal, but it you can give it special meaning by just spending a few thoughts on how you want it to look and working on it. The thought, effort and time that went into selecting the perfect setting and the perfect solitaire make the ring unique, special and meaningful. There is that special touch to it, when you have designed it yourself.
There are two main steps involved in designing the perfect diamond ring. The ring that will take her breath away, make her feel like a princess. You need to first decide upon a setting and also choose the diamond. Things that you need to keep in mind are her likes and dislikes as well as her preferences. Whether she would prefer a traditional or a modern look for her ring? Whether she would like her diamond to be prong set or would like her band to have intricate designs engraved on it. If you’re finding it difficult to get your head around it, it would be advisable for you to take the help of one of her closest friends or a family member to help you decide.
The choice of metal is absolutely important. Gold or platinum are the most traditionally used metals. 18k or 14k yellow or white is commonly used. Although the price of platinum is rather steep, people do choose this metal more because of its durability but unlike gold bands, you cannot form intricate patterns on it. If you choose the gold band, you can also choose to have intricate designs along the path of the ring. Next, you also need to consider the shape and cut of the diamond you want to place in your rings. The most common shapes that are used is the round and princess cut diamonds.
The great thing about choosing the diamonds for your rings on these online sites is that you can filter your choices according to best sellers and price range. If you do go to a store, you don’t have the option to personalize your ring and would have to settle for whatever design is available along with their choice of stone. You will have a variety of options to choose from if you choose to design your ring online. The last step is deciding whether you want a single ring or a matched set.
It’s a good idea to get a matching wedding band to go with the engagement ring as it will fit like a glove and will not take the attention off the solitaire. Also you can choose to have the same design along both the engagement ring and the wedding band.