Designing Bridal Ring Sets

Designing your own Diamond Bridal Ring Sets

An engagement is signifying your commitment to be married to each other. To make this event special to the both of you,

engagement rings should be unique and personalized. Instead of trying to find a 'unique' design off the jeweller's shelves; how about designing one that is truly your own?

You may think that you're not really qualified to design your own ring, but when it comes to knowing and creating your own style, who else is? Here are a few steps to help you get started to create your own diamond bridal sets.

See What's Available

First and foremost, read up on ring designs, such as their settings and find out what are the basics that make a ring. That way, you will know what you need to include in your design. If you really have got much of a clue on how to begin, go do a search online or take a walk to the local jeweller store to see what is on offer. Looking at existing designs will help you to get an idea of what is possible.

Visualise your Ring

Close your eyes for a minute and picture in your mind how your ring should look like. After that, make a simple sketch of what you saw. Don't worry if it's not as beautiful as you imagined it to be! You don't have to be a master artist, just make it clear enough to be able to explain to the jeweller what you want.

If you are any good with graphic design software, you can use them to help you to create the ring set design you are looking for. A graphic design software helps you to test your design and modify it as you deem fit. But you don't have to worry if you don't have the software or the expertise in using one. Some jewellers do provide graphic design service for you to preview your design.

Get some Help from Magazines and Ads

You should have an idea of what you want by now. But that doesn't necessary mean that your jeweller will know what you are telling to tell him for sure. Get some help from magazine advertisements. Browse bridal magazines and find pictures of bridal sets or jewellery with design and features that look similar to what you have designed for your own. Cut out those pictures and circle on them the features you like. When you go to the jeweller, bring them with you! A picture speaks a thousand words. Show your jeweller what you are trying to say rather than spend hours trying to explain.

Show your Jeweller

Now that you have your basic design, you need to look around for a jeweller who will customise their diamond bridal sets for you. Bring your sketch or graphic design as well as the cut out pictures to the jeweller. Sit down together with your jeweller. He should be able to tell you more about your own design and on what is or isn't possible. He should also give you advice on why feature or features in your design are not advisable. He can then draw out different designs for you based on what you have provided.

Take your time to choose. Visit a few jewellers if possible to hear what they have to say. Make sure you know what you are going to get before deciding on a design. And when your diamond bridal set is finally done, you'll be sure that yours is really a one and only design, unique to your own.