Asking a loved one to marry you has to be one of THE most stressful and nerve-wracking experiences in life. The ring you choose - is for life and you've got to nail that WOW factor!
There are so many different rings and styles out there, today more than ever and it is hard to choose the perfect one or find the perfect combination of all the important factors. A trip to a jewellery store can provide a lot of options, diamond shapes, design styles and metal colours, though rarely has the perfect ring, especially if you know what you want.
If you really want to add a personal touch to your engagement and save money (yes!!!), there is no doubt a bespoke engagement ring is the perfect option.
Here are 6 reasons why we at Valentina Fine Jewellery believe you should create a bespoke engagement ring for your loved one.
1. Bespoke Engagement Ring Process is Simpler Than You Think
During our complimentary consultation we chat diamond shapes, ring designs, your partner's style and of course budget. You may or may not know the style and the diamond shape your partner is keen on, if not, we can help gently guide you with options.
Whether you are Hong Kong based or overseas, our process is the same, the only difference is we use FaceTime, WhatsApp and HD videos to send you stone options and progress updates. Throughout the process, we try to make the bespoke engagement ring creating experience fun and exciting.
We search worldwide for the best diamond for you within your budget. Whether you prefer a larger carat size or the best clarity, our search focuses on your specific requirements.
If you are Hong Kong based and wish to see the diamond in person before deciding, we will limit the search to our trusted local suppliers only so that you can see your diamond before saying yes.
The hardest part is - choosing just one diamond and one ring design. If you are struggling to decide between a couple of different styles, we can CAD (computer aided design) a few until we perfect the one.
Once we agree the CAD design, the next step is we 3D print your engagement ring to scale in wax. This is where we check it over and show you to ensure the style is perfect. Once the CAD is approved by you - we cast the metal, set the diamond(s), polish the ring and add a complimentary engraving should you wish to add a personal message.
We take care of all the details and we check the ring at every stage, so you can be assured the ring will be perfect.
2. Save Time Searching for The Perfect Diamond Ring
If you have your heart set on a particular diamond shape, size, colour and clarity and design, you will quickly notice most stores will have something that closely resembles what you're after but isn't quite the perfect match. What stores don't typically offer is different styles of settings, prongs, metals or variations of the same diamond in different colours, clarities and sizes.
Most store sales people are not trained in diamonds or Gemology, and therefore cannot explain in detail how different parametres help to reflect the light perfectly within a diamond and what to look for in certain diamond shapes when choosing a ring.
It is particularly hard to find the perfect gemstone engament ring. Emerald and sapphire engagement rings have been gaining in popularity in 2024 and most stores only focus on diamonds.
At Valentina Fine Jewellery, as a bespoke jewellery designer, we design and create your perfect engagement ring from scratch, from finding your perfect diamond or gemstone to helping you decide the setting, the ring style and everything down to the smallest detail.
3. Custom Engagement Ring Does Not Mean More Expensive Price
Many people assume custom fine jewellery means a higher price tag. In fact it usually means the opposite - a better deal and you get a personalised service and the perfect product. As small jewellery designers, we always want to ensure our clients get exceptional value for money.
The main factor of your engagement ring is the diamond itself. Small bespoke jewellers like Valentina Fine Jewellery will always get you a better value diamond for a lesser price of equal or higher quality than most high street stores, especially the big luxury brands.
Most luxury stores are paying huge rents, sales-people salaries and overheads, especially in Hong Kong. At Valentina Fine Jewellery, we are by appointment only. We do not have a physical store, we just deliver the best product to our clients at competitive prices - the same GIA diamonds Cartier, Tiffany's etc sell at higher prices.
If in doubt, check out a store ring, send us the exact details of the ring you love and we can almost certainly guarantee we can improve on the price, size and quality quoted.
Our clients come back to us for their special occasions as we take the stress out of jewellery shopping and our Google Reviews speak for themselves.
4. Customise Your Engagement Ring as Much as You Like
Always dreamed of some colour gemstones as accents to your diamond or a unique band for the diamond to sit on? We have created multiple rings with custom cut sapphires and rubies flanking diamonds or with hidden birth month gems. Our expertise and gem cutting skills will make you engagement ring stand out across a busy room with a wow factor like no other.
Finding the perfect engagement ring featuring diamonds and gemstones in a store is almost impossible, thats why we suggest creating a one off engagement ring just for you.
Everything, and we mean everything, is fully customisable. The prongs, the setting, the design, the band height and width, the metal colour and the diamonds themselves.
The current trend in America's engagement rings in 2024 is heavy yellow gold, chunky engagement rings and curved lines. On the classic side, our clients still love our 1.9mm thin band which is our classic engagement ring setting, either in plain 18k gold or with micropave diamonds.
Your engagement ring will be everything you ever dreamed of, with a personal complimentary engraving as you desire.
5. Your Engagement Ring Will Be One Of A Kind
Imagine having a ring that no one else has in the whole world - a truly unique gift to your beloved.
As mentioned above, curved engagement rings are trending and it's best to design the wedding ring at the same time as your engagement ring for something truly unique and for it to fit perfectly together to your exact design.
Unsure what your other half wants? Propose with a promise ring and lets design that one of a kind ring together with your loved one. What could be more fun than a collaboration of the two of you working on this special project together?
Today, we are seeing more and more couples design their ring together and we love it here at Valentina Fine Jewellery. Designing a ring together makes the process more fun, you can bounce ideas off each other and she can truly create the ring she will adore.
6. Shows a Level Of Love And Commitment to Your Loved One
Anyone can walk into a store and purchase an engagement ring, there is little romance in doing so. Making a ring is just that much more special.
Your love story is an unique as you are. Why shouldn't your ring be as unique as your love?
Ready to Commit to an Awesome Engagement Ring?
If all the above sound like things you have been searching for in an engagement ring, then a bespoke ring is definitely for you.
Our diamond consultation is complimentary with no obligation to buy, what do you have to lose?
We are confident that you will love our bespoke engagement ring process, our dedicated one on one service led by our founder and GIA Diamond expert Anastasia Gardner and your beautiful engagement ring.
The journey to your perfect engagement ring starts now. Fill out our short bespoke ring questionnaire and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
Of course, if you are in a rush, shop our ready to ship engagement rings here!
