{"id":26450,"date":"2026-09-16T09:10:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/?p=26450"},"modified":"2026-10-04T09:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T08:27:10","slug":"custom-engagement-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/novice\/custom-engagement-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Engagement Ring \u2013 How the Process Works and How Much It Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">16<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25952 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-1536x1234.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-2048x1645.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-370x297.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-850x683.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-410x329.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1130-600x482.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Custom Engagement Ring<\/h2>\n<p>A custom engagement ring is made specifically for the person who will wear it. During the design process, you can choose the shape of the ring, the colour and purity of the gold, the size, as well as the shape of the diamond or another precious gemstone.<\/p>\n<p>The main advantage of a custom-made ring is that you are not limited to an existing collection. The ring can be adapted to personal preferences, lifestyle and available budget.<\/p>\n<p>At Zlatarski atelje Menge\u0161, we begin the process with a conversation about your wishes. Only then do we determine the final design, material and gemstone.<\/p>\n<h2>How Is a Custom Engagement Ring Made?<\/h2>\n<p>The process begins with a consultation. You do not need to know exactly what kind of ring you want.<\/p>\n<p>It is enough to have a general idea: a classic or modern design, white, yellow or rose gold, one larger centre stone or several smaller diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we determine:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>the shape of the ring,<\/li>\n<li>width and thickness,<\/li>\n<li>gold colour,<\/li>\n<li>gold purity,<\/li>\n<li>diamond shape and size,<\/li>\n<li>stone-setting technique,<\/li>\n<li>final appearance and surface finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When designing an engagement ring, it is also important to consider how it will look next to the future wedding band.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever possible, it is a good idea to think about this already during the engagement ring design process.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Gold Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n<p>The most common choices for engagement rings are 14-karat, or 585 gold, and 18-karat, or 750 gold.<\/p>\n<p>We can use:<\/p>\n<p><strong>white gold<\/strong>, which gives the ring a modern and elegant appearance and combines beautifully with diamonds,<\/p>\n<p><strong>yellow gold<\/strong>, which offers a classic, warm gold colour,<\/p>\n<p>or <strong>rose gold<\/strong>, which gives the ring a warmer and softer appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The choice is not purely aesthetic. For a ring that will be worn every day, the construction, thickness and type of stone setting must also be taken into account.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do You Choose a Diamond?<\/h2>\n<p>When talking about diamonds, you will often hear about the 4Cs:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carat \u2013 weight<\/strong>,<br \/>\n<strong>Color \u2013 colour<\/strong>,<br \/>\n<strong>Clarity \u2013 purity<\/strong>,<br \/>\n<strong>Cut \u2013 quality of the cut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The largest diamond is not necessarily the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>A high-quality cut is extremely important because it has a major influence on how much the diamond sparkles.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a diamond, we try to find the right balance between size, quality and price.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the classic round brilliant cut, popular shapes include oval, princess, cushion, pear, emerald and marquise diamonds.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Does a Custom Engagement Ring Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no single answer to the question of how much an engagement ring costs.<\/p>\n<p>The final price depends mainly on:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>the amount and purity of the gold,<\/li>\n<li>complexity of the design,<\/li>\n<li>diamond size,<\/li>\n<li>diamond quality,<\/li>\n<li>number of additional diamonds,<\/li>\n<li>stone-setting technique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even rings with a very similar appearance can differ significantly in price because of the diamond that is selected.<\/p>\n<p>One of the advantages of custom design is that both the construction of the ring and the choice of gemstone can be adapted to a specific budget.<\/p>\n<p>It is not always best to spend the largest part of the budget purely on the size of the centre stone. The gemstone, ring design and setting should work together as a balanced whole.<\/p>\n<h2>What If I Do Not Know the Ring Size?<\/h2>\n<p>This is very common when buying an engagement ring.<\/p>\n<p>If you want the proposal to remain a surprise, the ring size can sometimes be estimated using an existing ring or other information.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to understand that some ring designs are much easier to resize than others.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a ring with diamonds set around the entire circumference is more difficult to resize than a classic solitaire ring.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, the future possibility of resizing should be considered when the ring is designed.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Does It Take to Make an Engagement Ring?<\/h2>\n<p>A custom engagement ring should not be ordered only a few days before the planned proposal.<\/p>\n<p>A high-quality ring requires time for selecting the material and gemstone, manufacturing, stone setting, polishing and final inspection.<\/p>\n<p>If you already know when you plan to propose, it is best to arrange the order well in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>A Unique Engagement Ring<\/h2>\n<p>The greatest advantage of a custom engagement ring is the possibility of creating a piece of jewellery connected to a personal story.<\/p>\n<p>A special diamond, coloured gemstone, design detail, engraving or other feature with a particular meaning for the couple can be incorporated into the ring.<\/p>\n<p>The design can be completely unique or based on a classic style that is adapted to the future owner&#8217;s preferences.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Is a custom engagement ring more expensive than a mass-produced ring?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot necessarily. The price depends mainly on the material, gemstones and complexity of the design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I bring a photo of a ring I like?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. A photograph can be a very useful starting point, after which the design can be adapted to your preferences and to the requirements of proper jewellery construction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can my own diamond be used?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn many cases, yes. Before designing the ring, the gemstone should be inspected and its dimensions and condition checked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a date or message be engraved inside the ring?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, provided that the construction of the ring offers enough space.<\/p>\n<h2>Custom Engagement Rings at Zlatarski atelje Menge\u0161<\/h2>\n<p>If you are considering a custom engagement ring, you are welcome to visit Zlatarski atelje Menge\u0161. Together, we can explore the possibilities and create a ring specifically designed for the person who will wear it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>16 Custom Engagement Ring A custom engagement ring is made specifically for the person who&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","post_format-post-format-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26450"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26450\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26451,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26450\/revisions\/26451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zlatarski-atelje.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}