The Custom Design Process
Every piece of custom jewelry we create is as unique as the story behind it. From your very first sketch to the moment your ring is placed in your hands, we guide you through a process built entirely around your vision, your love story, and your preferences. Here’s what to expect.
Step 1: Your Design Consultation
It all starts with a conversation. We’ll sit down together with sketches and photos to begin shaping your ideas into a real design direction. This is where we get to know your style — what draws your eye, what feels you, and what story you want your ring to tell.
During this stage, we’ll also help you choose the perfect diamond or color stone, weighing options together until you find the one that feels right.
Step 2: Bringing The Design To Life
Once we’ve captured your vision, we begin building out the design in detail — refining the setting, the stone placement, and the overall character of the piece so it reflects your story from every angle.
From there, your design is sent to our CAD design team, who translate it into a precise 3D model. This model is then used to produce a wax version of your ring, giving you a tangible, true-to-scale preview of your design before anything is cast in metal.
During this stage, we’ll also help you choose the perfect diamond or color stone, weighing options together until you find the one that feels right.
What is 3D CAD Design?
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is how we turn your ideas into an exact digital blueprint of your ring. Using specialized software, our design team builds a 3D model that shows the precise shape, proportions, and detail of your piece — down to the millimeter.
What this means for you: you’ll be able to see (and often hold, in wax form) a highly accurate preview of your ring before it’s ever cast. This is your opportunity to request changes or enhancements — adjusting the shape of a setting, the height of a stone, or any detail that isn’t quite right yet — until the design looks perfect to your eye.
Step 3: Casting, Setting, and Finishing
Once you’ve approved the design, your ring is cast in your desired metal. Your stones are then carefully set, and the piece moves through finishing — which might be as simple as a final polish or could include custom engraving to add one more personal touch.
The result is a ring that’s entirely, unmistakably yours.
Meet Your Designer
When you book your appointment, you’ll sit down one-on-one with Howard Traxler, a Graduate Gemologist (GG) certified through the GIA and an expert in diamonds and color stones.
Howard will personally guide you through every key decision in your custom design journey, including:
- Choosing your center stone — exploring ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones
- Ring design — walking through style options and what to expect as your design takes shape
- Metal options — the pros and cons of each metal so you can choose the right fit for your lifestyle
- Ring sizing
- Your timeline — a clear picture of how long the process will take from start to finish
Ready to begin your story?