The first thing that every bride needs to think about is what they want. It may seem obvious, but the bride should enter consultations with a clear vision, allowing the designer to bring ideas to life. A transparent dialogue with the jeweler ensures realistic expectations and a smoother design process. Secondly, imitation requests should be avoided. While inspiration is welcome, asking a jeweler to replicate another designer’s work is discouraged. If you want to stand out, collaborate to create a unique piece and not a replica.

Once committed to a designer, the design process commences. Designers present sketches aligning with the client’s style, with some providing 3D CAD renderings for a clearer visualization. Ronnie Agami, owner of Universal Diamonds, assures that experienced jewelers streamline the process, usually requiring no more than two meetings to finalize the design. Efficient collaboration ensures a swift transition from concept to creation. The timeline for designing a custom engagement ring varies, spanning from a few weeks to several months. Modern couples often set out on this journey before the official engagement, enabling joint participation in the design process.

Choosing the right jeweler is essential to the success of a custom engagement ring project. Yoon recommends verifying GIA credentials and reviewing a jeweler’s portfolio and customer feedback. Aligning expectations, values regarding material sourcing, and a shared aesthetic vision are crucial. Establishing trust and comfort with the jeweler makes sure the process is joyful and seamless.

Custom engagement ring costs fluctuate based on the designer and chosen materials. Designers collaborate with clients to source high-quality gemstones within budget constraints. Yoon emphasizes factors like stone size, metal type, and the choice between lab-grown or natural materials. On average, couples invest between $10,000 to $12,000 in crafting their unique symbol of commitment.

For those who always wanted to have a big stone for their ring, well, here is the good news. Now, like royals and celebrities, anyone can rock a huge stone at their engagement or wedding. There is a rare 18.18-carat diamond expected to go on sale soon. What makes this diamond so different from others is its color, and with the right money, anyone can have a chance to own it.

The Auction

A stunning pink diamond in the shape of a pear with two small diamonds on its side is expected to be auctioned in Geneva, Switzerland, at a Christie’s sale of rare jewels. Based on the auction house’s estimates, this beautiful piece of jewelry could sell for around $35 million. The Fortune Pink Diamond is one of the largest diamonds of this color to be put up for auction in history. Max Fawcett, the head of the jewelry department at Christie, not only assures of its quality but also believes the color is exceptional. According to him, this is the first time in a long time that such a clean and beautiful gem has come up for auction at Christie’s.

The Rare Jewel

This is the first time people will see a diamond of such a pure pink color. Pink diamonds, in most cases, show shades of other colors like orange, purple, gray, or brown; this is not the case for Fortune Pink. Furthermore, the description notes that less than 10% of fancy vivid pink diamonds weigh more than one-fifth of a carat, making it extraordinarily rare to discover a stone this big and this vibrant. At present, other than the pink beauty, a Golden Canary diamond of 303 carats is on auction at Sotheby’s. The estimated cost of that shiny diamond is about $15 million. Only time will tell which diamond is going to set the new record.