8 EXPERT STYLE TIPS

How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring

Creating a beautiful handcrafted ring is exciting—and yet, it can also feel daunting. To help you kickstart your search, our Chief Merchandising Officer Katie highlights the major style decisions that make the design process simple, successful and fun.

The result? A sparkling one-of-a-kind piece

that your partner will love.

SHOP ENGAGEMENT RINGS

1. Find your perfect ring setting

KATIE SAYS:

“Start with an overview of engagement ring settings. Once you find two or three categories that reflect your partner’s style it’s easier to focus and find the perfect ring.”

Hand-drawn illustration of a woman's hand wearing a sparkling engagement ring.

2. Consider fancy (non-round) diamond shapes to change-up your ring's personality.

KATIE SAYS: "Try playing with different diamond shapes. It's amazing how different the same setting can look simply by changing the center stone".

ROUND

Shown in a rose gold setting with pavé-set diamonds; a round-cut center stone keeps the look classic.

PEAR

The on-trend pear has an heirloom feeling and adds a custom look to any ring.

OVAL

Think of oval-cut diamonds like a cousin to round cuts—they’re a little bit different, but still in the classic family.

EMERALD

Pure glamour, darling—this stunning shape has been popping up in recent

celebrity engagements.

3. Feeling stumped? Think about your partner’s personality and lifestyle. These are your best clues!

KATIE SAYS:

“Classic, romantic, modern and beyond. We have great options for everyone.”

An engagement ring box with a solitaire engagement ring with sparkles around it

A bridal set with a halo engagement ring and a wedding band both in platinum and with french-pavé set diamonds around the band.

CLASSIC

A classic bridal set can be very simple or highly detailed—but the ring and band tend to share complementary traits.

A bridal set with an engagement ring and a wedding band both in rose gold and with french-pavé set diamonds around the band.

ROMANTIC

The glow of a rose gold engagement set often feels like an heirloom, especially with hand-carved details.

A bridal set with an engagement ring setting that splits on the sides and a petite micropavé set diamonds wedding band.

MODERN

Styles in this camp tend to be the most adventurous—like this engagement ring setting that splits on the sides.

EXPLORE ALL SHAPES

4. Do you like ring-band combos with harmonious sensibilities? Go for a set that’s a perfect match, or explore complementary style elements.

KATIE SAYS:

“A matching set is instantly elegant—but there’s more than one way to achieve a refined look.”

A hand-drawn illustration of two rings intertwined with sparkles around them.

A bridal set with a perfectly matched wedding band showing that perfectly matched pairs fit together nicely.

PERFECT MATCH

When your ring and band stylistically match and nest perfectly together.

A bridal set with matching side stones where the diamonds are similar but not perfect.

SIDESTONE MATCH

The diamonds in your band take their cue from the sidestones in your ring.

A bridal set that matches the center stone of the engagement ring with the stones on the wedding band.

CENTER STONE MATCH

Love the shape of your center stone? Choose matching diamond shapes for your band.

SHOP TOP 20 RINGS

5. Don’t be afraid to mix things up.

KATIE SAYS:

“Try contrasting textures, or colors, or a playful-yet-elegant mix of diamond and gemstone shapes. All are fantastic ways to express personal style.”

A hand-drawn illustration of a heart with sparkles around it.

Different metal colors look great together. White gold or platinum are beautiful with yellow or rose gold.

CONTRASTING TEXTURES

Micropavé diamonds on this knife-edge band add beautiful textural contrast with the smooth metal on the engagement ring.

A bridal set where the engagement ring is a round 1-carat diamond flanked by two pear sapphires and the band has alternating sapphires and diamonds.

GEMSTONE ACCENTS

While the pops of color in the ring and band bring the look together, notice how the shapes of the sapphires

are different.

A bridal set where the engagement ring is rose gold and the band is white gold both have micropavé set diamonds.

MIXED METALS

Different metal colors look great together. White gold or platinum are beautiful with yellow or rose gold.

SHOP WOMEN'S WEDDING BANDS

6. Little details can be dramatic—just as eye-popping as a substantial center stone.

KATIE SAYS:

“You can easily transform your engagement ring into a beautiful work of art with details like signature halos, unique pavé settings or hand-engraved details.”

A bridal set that has fancy shaped diamonds in both the engagement ring and band.

PETITE FANCY DIAMONDS

Mixed diamond shapes create a stunning dot-dash effect.

A bridal set that has a halo engagement ring in a fancy floral shape and a band that is designed to match.

SIGNATURE HALO

The unexpected pop of rose gold in this floral halo accents brilliance.

A bridal set that features intricate details on the sides of both the engagement ring and wedding band.

SIDE-PROFILE DETAILS

A classic solitaire gets a beautiful twist with exquisite side-profile details.

SHOP THE COLLECTION

7. Factor in your partner’s style. Your bands needn’t match—but there are some great complementary options to consider.

KATIE SAYS:

“There are so many ways to coordinate an engagement ring set with your partner’s wedding band—through metal color, diamond shape, texture or style.”

A hand-drawn illustration of a woman's shoe, man's shoe and a pair of glasses.

A bridal set with a solitaire engagement ring and an eternity wedding band.

WEDDING SET

BRUSHED INLAY

A wedding band that has a white inlay band with a yellow gold outside.

MIXED METAL

CHANNEL-SET DIAMONDS

SHOP MEN'S WEDDING BANDS

8. Want something unexpected? There are countless ways to show your personal style.

KATIE SAYS:

“It's your engagement ring—so go with what you love! Add color with gemstones, stack multiple bands or keep it streamlined and sparkling with a gorgeous eternity band.”