Ah, engagement rings! They are such an integral part of any wedding. And the chances are, if a proposal is on the horizon, you’ll already have looked at dozens – hundreds? – of rings. You might be *subtly* dropping hints about the styles that most suit you. Or you might be scratching your head while trying to interpret the clues and webpages left open for you to *accidentally* find. Either way, the likelihood is that they’re all starting to blend together about now. White gold, yellow gold, platinum bands, bands with diamonds, single stones or clustered, solitaire or princess cut. They’re not the same, but… They also kind of are. And although utterly beautiful, there’s nothing out there that you’ve seen yet that truly captures the personality of, well, you and the one you love.
Is there an answer? It could be to design your engagement ring yourself.
Anyone Can Design Their Own Engagement Ring…
Once upon a time, bespoke jewellery was the remit of the wealthy few. And even then, it was somewhat limited. Master jewellers would do their best. But while the people commissioning the piece could give loose directions, the finished article would usually be more down to the craftsman’s vision than the client’s. Durham Rose takes a different approach entirely.
Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Rings…
When you think of designing an engagement ring, CAD software probably isn’t the first image that comes to mind. But that’s precisely what independent jeweller, Durham Rose, has built its business upon. Using computer aided design, the expert team help their clients to visualise their perfect ring. Then the Durham Rose team make it.
Whether based around bows, flowers, skulls, steampunk cogs, or simply the perfect stone, ideas are shared and developed live on screen. Technical drawings are made, often while the clients watch. And providing the design turns out to be within the bounds of physics, the Durham Rose team then set about the creation. And the really wonderful thing is that with CAD playing its part in the process, what you see on screen is what you get in reality. The CAD files aren’t just a design tool, but actively used throughout the process as drawings get turned into photo-realistic renders and wax models are cast to allow for the perfect translation of your imagination into a finished piece of shining beauty unlike any other.
Designing Your Own Engagement Ring…
When it comes to the design of your ring, you can be as quirky or traditional as you like. The thing is to find out what matters to the wearer – what they like in jewellery and what they don’t. Their preferred metal and stones. And anything personal that you might like to add. Then to work out your budget. From there, the Durham Rose team can help. It’s all about making a ring that’s right for you.
The thing with weddings is that people have certain expectations. By their nature, they’re all a little bit… samey. Because that’s what we’ve grown up to expect. Diamond ring. White dress. White cake. Service. Party. Honeymoon. Hoorah! And that’s great and lovely and perfect and romantic. BUT it doesn’t always work if you’re someone who likes to do things a little bit differently. While much of the wedding market has evolved, allowing bridal parties to choose more exciting venues and outfits that suit their style, when it comes to high street jewellery, the formula has remained fairly static. Trends do come and go, but it’s difficult to find a ready-made engagement ring that totally suits your personality. That’s why so many people are now designing their own. And that’s why Durham Rose is here to help.
This has been a guest post by the wonderful Durham Rose. If you are still on the hunt for your engagement or wedding ring then please do visit their website. They offer the most beautiful bohemian style rings and, as explained above, if you can’t find what you’re looking for you can design your own!
For more information visit: https://www.durhamrose.com/
