Pros and Cons of Using an Engagement Ring Designer

Do you want your engagement ring to be a story for years to come? In this article you can learn the pros and cons of creating your own piece of jewellery with an engagement ring designer.

But to start, let’s just open up with why you may want to consider going with a custom piece designed by an engagement ring designer in the first place. If you have a singular vision of the type of jewel you want, and if you can’t find anything that resembles this vision in the glass cases of the high street, then perhaps the bespoke design route is the way to go for you. But be aware that there are benefits and trade-offs to acquiring your all important jewellery piece through the custom approach of an engagement ring designer

Pros

Your ring will feel inspired and creative, that is for sure. It will be a pure reflection of both your individual personality, as well as the traits of your relationship with your partner. It will represent your interests and values and the types of designs and principles that you are partial to will inevitably come out in the process you engage in with your engagement ring designer.

No one else will have a ring quite like yours. Your jewellery piece, or anything that resembles it, will not be found on high street. A truly unique design will garner attention, and it will be a conversation starter for years to come. The ring will also have a story, one that you can pass down to future generations for years to come.

Cons

Creating custom jewellery is inevitably more expensive. Don’t be surprised to pay up to three times what you would for something that is mass-manufactured. Specifically, price will depend on how elaborate the design is, how far it deviates from more traditional rings, and the jeweller you choose.

The process of bespoke also takes longer. A well thought-out creation can take several months to move from mind to finger. It requires more involvement on your part and you will have to collaborate and touch base with your engagement ring designer extensively throughout the process.

The jeweller will also have a say in the ultimate design, and as the expert of the trade in crafting precious metals and stones, he or she rightfully should. Therefore, the process is not entirely up to your own creative imagination. The bespoke process can be unpredictable. You don’t get to see, touch and feel the product until it’s finished.

Consider these benefits and trade-offs to ascertain whether or not you want to obtain your beloved’s engagement ring in a bespoke fashion.

Frederick Holm is staff writer for of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose the best and the most unique engagement ring designer for them to start a journey that ends with the perfect ring. Offering advice, tips and suggestions on how to choose that perfect ring, F&L will accompany you on every stage of your search to find the right designer.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.