Design Your Custom Engagement Ring: 6 Easy Steps

Have you dreamed up your own custom engagement ring? Do you have it all planned out down to teeny-tiny details? Or, do you love the idea of designing your own engagement ring, but need to know where to start? Read on below to learn how fast and easy it is to make your dream ring from your computer to your doorstep! Designing your own engagement ring is easy. Here’s how it works in six easy steps!

Custom vs Build Your Own Custom Engagement Ring

Real quick. There are many options out there that allow you to “build your own” engagement ring. This usually involves selecting one of several pre-made ring options, choosing a center stone, and having the jeweler combine them. A truly custom engagement ring, however, is one that is built from scratch! This means coming up with a unique idea and bringing it to life! So, with a custom engagement ring, the sky is the limit. Whatever colors, styles, or special details you want, you can have. Here’s how:

Step 1: Search for Photos

The first step of your journey is to come up with your special, bespoke design. Many couples look through Pinterest or Instagram to find design details they like. What’s great about doing a custom engagement ring is that you can add, subtract, and create whatever you want. So, look for bands that you like, prongs that you like, and unique details that may work for your ring. Also, decide on center stone size and shape, as well as band color. Some couples send us one photo, others send dozens, and still, others have sketched out their own idea. Do whatever works best for you – we can work with anything!

Step 2: Think of Special Details

Then, think about what makes you special as a couple. Perhaps your partner’s favorite color, a special hobby, or a unique personality trait? These details can be used to make your ring even more personal. A few special details I’ve used in custom engagement rings in the past include:

• A “crown” setting for a bride that loves Disney Princesses;
• Secret inclusion of the couple’s birthstones on the inside of the engagement ring band;
• An extra halo of diamonds for a very sparkly bride; and
• A compass setting for a couple that loved to sail.

As you can see, there are a ton of options! These little details make your ring one of a kind.

Step 3: Get a Free Quote within 24-48 hours!

Once you gather your favorite photos and ideas, email us here. Show us your inspo and let us know what you’re thinking, and we’ll give you a free quote within 24-48 hours. We give our couples custom ring setting quotes in multiple metal choices (such as white gold, platinum, and palladium). That way, you can choose what’s right for you (and on budget).

Do I need to have a center stone picked out first?

Nope. We find that the most helpful way of quoting a custom engagement ring is to let you know the cost of the setting without the center stone. This way, you can choose a center stone that fits your budget. To get your total quote, just add up the ring setting quote with the center stone of your choosing. There’s no sales tax if you ship outside of Texas. By the way, if you need help choosing a center stone, we’d be happy to help there, too.

Step 4: Get & Approve Your 3D Design within 3 days

Once you choose your metal and gems, we will create and send a fully-detailed 3D sketch of your bespoke custom engagement ring. You will receive this 3D artwork within 3 business days. At this time, you will be able to see your custom design from all angles, in the exact color and size you’ve selected. Our couples tell us that this artwork is really helpful in truly visualizing their one-of-a-kind ring. Also, because we want to make sure that every detail of your special ring is perfect, we welcome you to ask us any questions and provide feedback. We can provide up to three rounds of artwork (including the initial rendering) with your changes.

Step 5: We Create Your Custom Engagement Ring within 14 days

Once you approve your perfect 3D design, we will create your bespoke, ethical engagement ring from scratch within 2 weeks! Do Amore uses only recycled metals and conflict-free gems, so you can feel confident your custom ring was curated in the most ethical, sustainable way. In fact, every ring purchased from Do Amore is made right here in the USA, and helps provide clean water to a developing nation.

Step 6: Your Custom Engagement Ring Arrives to Your Door in 14-18 days!

We ship using FedEx, fully insured, so you can rest assured your ring will be safely delivered to your doorstep, generally 18 days after you approve your artwork. Shipping within the USA is free! Each Do Amore ring is delivered with a beautiful Jarrah wood box (no plastic!) for presentation and safekeeping.

Have more questions about how to design a custom engagement ring?

We’d love to hear from you! You can send me (Corinne) and Allison (our custom design manager) a note here, or email us at care@doamore.com with any questions or quote requests!