An engagement ring is one of the most beautiful and symbolic purchases you can make. When the moment arrives and you lift open that box to ask someone to share forever together, you want to create an unforgettable memory that glows with the light of unconditional love.
At Ben Bridge, our Personal Jewelers have had the honor of helping countless customers find a ring that turns these moments into magic. While everyone’s taste and style are unique, we believe there is one similarity everyone shopping for an engagement ring should consider: going custom.
To many people, the word custom may seem like something exclusive or out of reach. The truth is custom engagement rings are for everyone and virtually any budget. Whether you’re just starting to research custom engagement rings or have a vision in mind, having a custom ring made is much easier than you might think.
Your relationship is a story and a journey no one else shares and your ring can be as one-of-a-kind as your love. A custom ring shows that a proposal isn’t just about a stone, a symbol or even a tradition. It’s a representation of the thought and care you put into something special for the person you want to spend your life with. When it comes to engagement rings, people tend to want something that can’t be bought right off the shelf. They want something different, something representative of themselves.
Having a custom engagement ring made also gives you the freedom to tailor a beautiful ring to suit your partner’s taste and style. Maybe they prefer something elegant and understated or a halo design with unconventional gemstones.
With a custom ring, you are in control. Choose the diamond cut, setting, metal type, engraving and any number of small but immensely meaningful details that make a ring truly special.
Whether you have an idea in mind to create an unforgettable engagement ring or need some guidance from an expert, our Personal Jewelers can help you create a vision and bring it to life. For more than 110 years, we’ve specialized in fine jewelry and today we have hologram technology, which allows you to see your custom creation in 3D so you know exactly how it will look from every angle, before it is made. Gone is the stress of having to wait until your ring is finished before knowing what it will really look like.
To get started, find your nearest Ben Bridge location and speak with one of our Personal Jewelers.
If you already know the basics, what type of stone you want, solitaire or halo, metal purity and color – that’s great. If not, don’t let that stop you. We love learning more about you and what makes your relationship special. With a little bit of information and good conversation, our Personal Jewelers will have some great ideas to get the ball rolling and create options tailored to you.
You’ll have input every step of the way as we work to design an incredible engagement ring. Your Personal Jeweler will use 3D hologram technology so you’ll be able to see your creation from every angle and make any alterations you see fit. This step is incredibly important to give you a clear idea of exactly what your custom engagement ring is going to look like. You can even take your hologram home! Your Personal Jeweler can provide you with a special phone attachment so you can see your 3D rendering anytime.
Once the collaboration and design are complete, it won’t be long at all until you have the ring of their dreams in your hand. We’ll make sure it is crafted to the exact specifications to make the moment you pop the question the experience of a lifetime.
Having a custom engagement ring made can take anywhere from around a month up to 12 weeks. Things like the availability of stones and complexity of a design can have an impact on how long it takes to have your ring made.
However, there are still plenty of ways to get a highly personalized engagement ring, even on short notice. For instance, maybe you found the perfect setting and just need to have some stones placed and an engraving done. That could likely be completed in a matter of days, possibly even hours.
Having more time allows you to go much deeper into the customization. You can work with a Personal Jeweler to customize your setting, be involved with the design at every stage and select the exact diamond size and shape you want.
Learn more about how every part of the ring works together in this engagement ring buying guide.
Custom engagement rings are not necessarily more expensive than their finished, ready for purchase counterparts. In some cases, they can even save you money. The simple answer is that there are a number of factors that impact the price of custom engagement rings, from the size and quantity of the stones to the complexity of the design.
Basically, custom engagement rings are for everyone and every budget. When you work with one of our Personal Jewelers, we’ll make sure to help you create an incredible ring that suits your taste and budget.
Whether you are a few weeks or several months away from your proposal, now’s a great time to get started on designing your custom engagement ring.
Our Bella Ponte Collection is the perfect option. We only use responsibly sourced diamonds and gemstones and recycled gold for a beautiful ring made to be cherished for a lifetime of love. With Bella Ponte, you can customize your setting, design you ring with the help of our experts and add even more personalization with love letters and engravings.
To get started, find your local Ben Bridge store and get in touch with a Personal Jeweler. We’ll start planning for your big moment today!