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If you thought you could relax now that the engagement ring has been purchased
and presented, think again. That was the preliminary; the main event is your
wedding. You want it to be special, different from everyone else’s wedding. One
way to achieve that is by having custom weddings rings made. Now that you have
studied your bride’s style and taste and found they are different from yours,
you should know that custom wedding rings do not have to be identical. Think of
it this way. You are becoming a couple, but you are also unique individuals.
Your rings can reflect that uniqueness.
What will it cost?
Custom wedding rings, like ready-made rings, come in a range of prices. Like
every other aspect of your wedding, you and your fiancé will want to compare
them to keep within your budget. Figure in the cost of insuring the ring if you
order it online and are planning to have it sent to you by mail or overnight
delivery. Since your rings are custom-made, request a picture or a detailed
record, and have the company keep one, as well. That’s important if you need to
make an insurance claim, but also for duplicating the design if for some reason
you ever have to replace one of the original rings.
Where do you begin?
The sources to design your own wedding rings are the same as for
custom engagement rings (in fact, you can design the
wedding rings at the same time as the engagement ring). One is a retail jewelry
store; another is the vast resource of the Internet. Like designing the
engagement ring, you can start with anything from a basic idea to a detailed
drawing. You can look at existing rings and choose certain elements. You can
browse through catalogues of settings and stones. As the design begins to take
shape, you contribute your ideas and have the last word on the finished product.
The store or online service may offer several perks, including free cleaning.
Take advantage of them.
Online sites to help you design your own wedding rings
The exact design process varies by store. Some, such as
Mondera,
allow limited customization. You choose a stone and setting from inventory, they
assemble the ring and ship. This approach sounds limiting, but the jewelers
carry such an extensive collection you are very likely to find the perfect
combination of setting and stones.
Other online jewelers work with you directly to design a wedding ring. After
you have described the design (your ring's shape, finish, width, pattern, and
other detailing), they develop a preliminary model or sketch for you to examine.
The design is finalized based on your feedback and approval. At that point, you
will have designed your own wedding ring and you will have seen your vision turn
into something real and enduring!
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