If you are reading this, you are probably deciding between a retail ring window and a bespoke commission. This guide walks you through every decision we help clients make, from the first email to the ring on your partner's finger.
Step 1: Decide what actually matters
Sit down and write three things: budget, timeline, and the one thing your partner loves. Is it size? Color? A specific era? A retail ring forces you to choose from what is in stock; bespoke lets you optimize for what you actually want.
Step 2: Choose the stone first
The stone is 50–65% of the cost. Compare moissanite, lab-grown and natural diamond honestly. We will not upsell you to a natural diamond if a lab-grown fits your life. We will also tell you if a 1ct D/VS1 is overkill for your partner's style.
Step 3: Choose the metal
Read our metal guide before you fall in love with a render. Platinum feels heavier and patinas; 18K yellow gold stays warm and light. The metal changes how the ring looks on skin tone.
Step 4: The render round
You get two render revisions. Use them. Change the shoulder width, the shank thickness, the head height. After casting, changes cost real money. We have seen clients change their mind at render — every time it was the right call.
Step 5: Wait six weeks
Here is the honest week-by-week timeline. Most clients check WhatsApp twice a day. That is normal.
Step 6: The proposal
We ship insured to your door. One free resize in the first year. If it does not fit, we fix it — no awkward resizing trips to a local jeweler who did not make the piece.
Ready to start? Tell us your idea and budget. We reply within 2 hours on weekdays.