Design a truly bespoke
engagement ring
If you can't find the perfect engagement ring, why not create it yourself?
Design your custom ring with our experts.
How to create your custom engagement ring
Designing a custom engagement ring with Queensmith is a low-pressure, collaborative process, guided by your ideas and brought to life by our in-house experts. Here’s how it works, from first inspiration to final polish.
1. Book your consultation
Start by booking a free appointment with one of our experts, either in-store or online. This is your chance to talk through your ideas, ask questions and explore what’s possible. Feel free to share any images, sketches or references you love. You can also use our core engagement ring collection as a starting point for inspiration.
2. Refine your design
Your dedicated design consultant will guide you through setting styles, metal choices and meaningful details like hidden halos or custom engravings, and help refine your design until it feels just right. If you already have a preferred diamond shape or a rough budget in mind, we’ll tailor the experience around you.
3. Choose your diamond or gemstone
We’ll present a curated selection of natural and lab grown diamonds or gemstones to suit your design and budget. You’ll learn how cut, clarity, colour and carat all impact the look and value of your stone, and choose the one that’s perfect for you.
4. Review your CAD design
Once your design and diamond are confirmed, we’ll create a detailed CAD (Computer-Aided Design) model for you to review and approve. A 3D printed wax model of your ring will be produced alongside every CAD, giving you the chance to see your ring’s form and proportions before we begin crafting. It’s all part of making sure you feel confident before we move forward.
5. Let us take care of the rest
Once approved, your ring will be expertly crafted in-house by our goldsmiths and diamond setters. Every stage of the crafting process takes place under one roof, ensuring the highest standards of quality and care – from your first appointment to the moment you open the box.
Get inspired with our bespoke designs
See our previously-commissioned custom engagement rings, individually designed with love and crafted by us.
18k Yellow Gold
1.50ct Emerald Cut Rubover
18k Yellow Gold
2.36ct Oval East-West Portman
Platinum
1.50ct Tilted Pear Portman
18k Yellow Gold
4ct Oval with Split Shoulder Band
18k Yellow Gold
Tilted Pear with Wave Contour Band
18k Yellow Gold
3.55ct Oval Demi Rubover with Bezel Embellishment
Platinum
2ct Radiant Kite Portman
Platinum
2ct Asscher Kite Portman
18k Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut & Pear Toi et Moi
18k Yellow Gold
1.50ct Emerald Cut Rubover
18k Yellow Gold
2.36ct Oval East-West Portman
Platinum
1.50ct Tilted Pear Portman
18k Yellow Gold
4ct Oval with Split Shoulder Band
Join over 25,000+ couples who have designed their engagement ring with us.
Queensmith couples in bespoke rings
Creating your dream ring: the process
With in-house designers, workshops and goldsmiths, we create our bespoke engagement rings to order, giving you the ability to design, tweak and personalise. Discover more about creating a custom ring, your way.
Take a look inside our in-house workshops during your appointment
1. Initial design & CAD
We’ll begin by creating a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) model of your ring. This 3D mock-up brings your design to life before crafting begins. Our designers may suggest refinements to improve structure or finish, and you’ll have the chance to approve or tweak the design before we move forward.
2. Creating the ring mount
Once approved, your design moves to our specialist mounters, who craft the framework of your ring. This mount forms the structure that holds everything together – engineered for strength, balance and security. At this stage, your design starts to take physical form, ready for the finer details to follow.
3. Setting the diamonds
Our diamond setters now take over, securing the centre stone and any additional diamonds under high magnification. It’s a delicate, highly skilled process that requires accuracy and care. Every claw is shaped and refined to hold the stone securely, while preserving the beauty of the design.
4. Final quality check
Finally, your ring is polished to perfection and sent for hallmarking by the independent Assay Office. Our team carries out a final inspection under microscope, checking every detail before it leaves the workshop. Once it passes this final round of quality control, it’s ready for you to take home.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a custom engagement ring take to make?
Creating bespoke engagement rings in-house allows us to control prices, starting at £1,600, and to deliver quality within 4 to 5 weeks.
Should I buy a bespoke ring?
A bespoke engagement ring enables you to create something deeply personal: choose a classic design tweaked to your own taste, or create a completely unique ring.
When creating an engagement ring with Queensmith’s experts, you can be as immersed in the process as it works for you - from choosing the centre stone and opting for a classic design, to working with our designers to create a completely unique engagement ring. It’s a highly personal service, where each piece of advice we offer will guide you to creating the ring that’s just right for you, for the best value.
How much do bespoke rings cost?
Our bespoke rings start at £1,600, with no extra charges or hidden costs. The beauty of bespoke means you can find the best value for your personal budget, by hand selecting each detail. You'll be able to choose details from the setting style, embellishments like a hidden halo or diamond bridge, and your own choice of natural or lab grown diamond.
We don’t charge extra for our bespoke service. Our business model is built on in-house, made-to-order production. Because you shouldn't have to pay a premium for creating a ring exactly as you envisage!
Do you have any other custom engagement ring tips?
Personalise your ring: We offer a number of ways you can personalise your engagement rings, with sweet and subtle details that will exude sentiment. Consider engraving your ring with a meaningful message or adding diamond detailing, like a hidden halo, diamond set bezel or diamond set bridge. You could even set a gemstone inside the ring band, incorporating a gemstone that has meaning to your or your partner is another great way to create a bespoke engagement ring with sentimental personalisation.
Look for inspiration: We've put together an extensive Ring Inspiration Gallery to help you find styles you like and get the ball rolling on designing your custom ring. Browsing Instagram and Pinterest can also be a great source of inspiration to start the design of bespoke rings.
With a little inspiration, you can find the perfect design or amalgamate a few styles you love, and have your characterful engagement ring crafted from scratch by the best Hatton Garden Jewellers for you.
I wanted a jeweller who had the same vision as me. I was very specific... but many jewellers were rigid when it came to the design and diamond choices. That’s when a friend recommended Queensmith – the rest is history!
Meet your personal jewellery consultant
Let our expert team of professional gemmologists, goldsmiths and designers guide you through the process of creating a truly personal piece of jewellery.
