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Designing a wedding or engagement ring allows you to put your own personal stamp on this piece of sentimental jewelry. It also ensures the style of the ring is well-suited to you and your soon-to-be spouse. Since there are so many factors to consider in this process, you need to take the necessary steps to guarantee you're pleased with the final product. Use this guide to help you get started.

How to Design an Engagement or Wedding Ring

1. Look for Inspiration

While you want the ring to be unique, researching existing jewelry can help you make decisions about the design. Start by looking online and browsing as many rings as possible. Take note of the types of gemstones, cuts, and metals used. Decide which options you do and do not like so you can communicate these ideas to your jeweler. Print out a few pictures to take with you to the consultation.

2. Get Started as Early as Possible

There are many steps involved in designing jewelry. From the initial consultation to final production, the entire process can take up to six weeks or longer. You may also want to make tweaks to the design as you go, which will require even more time. The sooner you get started, the more you can rest assured that your ring will be completed in time.

3. Choose the Center Stone First

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The main stone serves as the centerpiece for your wedding or engagement ring, so it should be selected first. When it comes to diamonds, there are many cuts to choose from, including round, oval, and princess cut. You can also opt for a different gem, like an emerald, sapphire, or amethyst. Once you've decided on the center stone, you can use it to influence decisions on setting or surrounding gems.

4. Consider Your Lifestyle

If you and your partner lead an active lifestyle, an overly opulent ring might not make the most sense. An ornate ring might clash with your standard attire if you're usually conservative about your fashion style and the way you dress. However, if you love statement jewelry, a bold and dramatic ring will make the perfect addition to your hand. The goal is to design something meaningful that also suits you, your partner, and your life.

 

Working with a skilled and experienced jeweler will make the ring-design process flow seamlessly, and the team at Schwartz Jewelers in Cincinnati, OH, can help. For more than seven decades, they have provided customers throughout the Tri-State area with exquisite pieces of jewelry for all types of life events. In addition to their gorgeous inventory, they can also help you create a unique design that encompasses your preferred stone selection and type of metal. Visit the website to learn more about their engagement rings and bridal sets. Call (513) 514-5627 to speak with a jeweler about your needs. 

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