When you're seeking something truly stunning that's a reflection of your partner, sometimes only a custom ring design will do. Peter & Co. Jewelers creates custom engagement rings tailored to your requests. We can even incorporate meaningful heirloom gemstones or diamonds into the design. Here, we'll provide some insights into the features to consider for your personalized piece of jewelry.
Choosing Your Ring's Metal
Our seasoned associates can help you add a personal touch to an engagement ring. Custom rings can be designed using classic metals such as gold and platinum. Choose from options such as:
- Yellow gold: A timeless choice that pairs well with diamonds, this material is an alloy of pure gold combined with another metal, such as copper, to increase durability.
- White gold: An alloy of gold and another metal, such as palladium or nickel, white gold is growing in popularity and offers the look of platinum without the price.
- Rose gold: An alloy of gold and copper, this metal is a trendy option that matches well with colored gemstones.
- Silver: An affordable choice, silver is a malleable metal that pairs well with nearly every stone. However, it may lack the durability of the everyday wear and tear of an engagement ring.
- Platinum: The heaviest precious metal and pure white, platinum is hypoallergenic, isn’t reactive, and won’t corrode over time.
Select a Ring Setting
The setting is the part of the design that mounts the gemstones to the band. Whether you’re choosing a single stunning diamond or a row of stones, this essential component of our custom design services determines how they're displayed. Several ring settings are available, including:
- Solitaire: This style emphasizes a single stone, making it appear larger.
- Multi-row: These rings feature, as the name explains, more than one row of diamonds or gemstones that flank a center stone.
- Single row: This style features a row of stones set into the band, creating a path of gemstones or diamonds leading up to the focal point of the center diamond.
- Antique: This vintage style has a detailed band with designs, etchings, or filigree.
- Bypass: These artistic rings have braided, twisted, or offset bands that add an eye-catching touch.
- Halo: This style features a ring of diamonds around the center stone. It can add a halo of light that can make your center diamond appear larger.
- Pave: This intricate style has a band covered in small diamonds, adding extra sparkle.
- Side stone: This style features a center stone offset by two smaller diamonds, one on each side. Popular shapes are pear and trillion, although cluster side stones are becoming popular as well.
- Three-stone: A thoughtful choice, these rings feature three similar diamonds that represent the past, present, and future of the couple's relationship.
Find the Ideal Diamond Shape
Your ring should reflect your personality, so choose the diamond shape that best matches your style. There are many shapes to choose from, such as:
- Round: The round cut is a classic choice and is one of the most popular engagement ring styles because of its timeless aesthetic.
- Emerald: An elegant cut that features step-cut faceting rather than the brilliant cuts of round or other fancy shapes. The emerald cut shows a clean bright flash of light.
- Radiant: Rectangular Similar to the Emerald cut in shape, the radiant cut features a mix of step cut and brilliant cut faceting and thus reflects a great deal of light for maximum sparkle.
- Oval: An oval shape elongates the appearance of the wearer’s finger, creating a sophisticated look.
- Pear: Shaped like a teardrop, this is a captivating cut. It's perfect for customers who want to design a unique ring.
- Princess: This square cut highlights a diamond’s brilliance while maintaining a clean, modern look.
At Peter & Co. Jewelers, we understand the value heirloom jewelry holds for your family and can often incorporate an existing piece into your specific design. Our custom design services also can be used to create birthstone rings. We offer complimentary consultations and are committed to providing you with the highest quality service every step of the way.
With our comfortable environment and our knowledgeable staff, shopping for engagement rings is a breeze. We’ll walk you through all your options and are available to answer any questions you have in a no-pressure setting. Serving customers across the Cleveland area, Peter & Co. Jewelers is in Avon Lake, Ohio, and is a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) and American Gem Society. To learn more, shop online, visit our store, or contact us today.