Vol. I · May 2026
put a ring on it
An editorial on the small, circular things we keep
Archive · Page 35
No. 342

Can I combine different metal colors in one custom ring?

Yes, absolutely. And if you do it right, it can look like it was always meant to be that way. I've been doing this long enough that I remember when two-tone...

No. 343

What is the difference between a 3D printed and handcrafted custom ring?

The difference between a 3D printed and handcrafted custom ring is real, but it's not the one most people expect. It's not that one is better-it's that...

No. 344

Can I get a custom ring made with lab-grown diamonds?

Yes, and I build them regularly. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds - same crystal structure, same hardness, same optical properties. The only difference...

No. 345

How do I check the quality and craftsmanship of a custom ring?

You look at the parts that can't be faked. A ring can photograph beautifully and still be a nightmare under a loupe. I've seen it a hundred times - a ring...

No. 346

What is the return policy for custom rings?

There isn't one. Not really. A custom ring is made for one person, to one set of specs, and that ring cannot be returned to the jeweler and sold to someone...

No. 347

How do I propose with a custom engagement ring?

You don't hand the box. Not if you've gone through the trouble of having a ring made. Here's the thing about proposing with a custom engagement ring: the...

No. 348

Can I get a custom ring with lab-grown diamonds?

Yes. And I do it all the time. About 40% of the custom engagement rings I've made in the last three years have used a lab-grown diamond as the center stone....

No. 349

Are there ethical considerations for custom ring materials?

Yes, and if you're asking, you're already ahead of most clients who walk into my studio. The ethical questions around custom ring materials aren't a single...

No. 350

Can I design a custom ring with multiple gemstones?

Yes, absolutely. I'd say maybe a third of the custom rings I design involve more than one stone. But "multiple gemstones" covers a lot of territory-from a...

No. 351

What are some popular custom ring styles?

I get this question a lot. A client named Priya asked me last fall, and what she really wanted to know wasn't a list of trends - she wanted something that...

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