How it’s made
How Engagement Rings Are Made
Considering that an engagement ring is often the biggest jewelry purchase a person will make, understanding how it’s made is an important subject in the matter. How engagement rings are made will directly impact quality, cost, and availability. The old saying, “you get what you pay for” is definitely true when it comes to engagement rings.
Mass Production
Big box retailers such as wholesale clubs allow you to stock up on groceries and buy an engagement ring all in place. Mass-produced engagement rings are usually created by the thousands through a casting process. They are probably not made in the U.S. and are liked imported from China. Hundreds of rings are made all at the same time to the same specifications with little care or concern for quality or the intended recipient. This may yield a lower price point, but the overall value of the deal will be limited to the time you spend paying for the ring.
Designer Brands
Designer jewelry brands are often produced in the same method of casting but in smaller, limited batches. Many times the designs will originate from one company and be contracted for production by another. Often times the production will be outsourced offshore and with little care for the intended recipient
Bespoke Pieces
Bespoke engagement rings are custom-made and produced individually in the same method of lost wax casting. A skilled jeweler will usually produce the ring from start to finish. This labor-intensive process requires many specialized skills and a high level of detail. Most times the jeweler making the ring will be the person you dealt with from the beginning. This bespoke process provides a high level of pride and accountability.
Do-it-Yourself
Actions speak louder than words and nothing is more romantic and special than making your own engagement ring. You can make your own engagement ring or wedding rings DIY style with LaProng Jewelers Wedding Jewelry Workshop excursions. Sign up for professional guidance and access to everything you need to make your own custom wedding rings with no experience necessary. A single-day 6 – 8 hour workshop experience where you are coached to go hands-on in fabricating your wedding rings DIY style.
Don’t Wait
When it comes time for an engagement ring, timing is everything. Do not wait until 1 or 2 weeks before you plan to propose. Plan 6 – 8 weeks ahead to ensure you can get what you want. If you want to have a custom-designed engagement ring produced or tackle a DIY Make Your Own Engagement Ring Workshop, get started today and allow yourself time to work through the process and avoid paying rush fees.
No matter which approach you take contact LaProng Jewelers today to help you understand your options. Book a Free Design Consultation today.