Getting engaged is a big step in any relationship. Part of getting engaged is ensuring you have the perfect ring to give to your significant other. You want a ring that will be as beautiful and unique as they are. You may not be able to find that with commercially available rings. Or, you may have a particular look in mind for the ring. Either way, there is a solution to your problem. That solution is to create a custom ring that is perfect for them. You can find that you will get a lot of benefits if you choose to go this route.

Metals

One benefit is that you can choose the exact metal you want the ring to be made of. Rings can be made of several kinds of metal, and you may have difficulty finding a ring you like made out of the metal you want. However, customizing your ring means deciding whether to go with white gold, titanium, or silver. You can match the metal in the ring to whatever your significant other likes.

Gemstones

While diamonds are generally what people think of when they think of stones and engagement rings, there are many other precious and semi-precious stones that you can choose from. Your choices include things like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, or you can also choose opals, citrines, or amethysts. On top of choosing what kind of stone you want in the ring, you also have the choice of whether you want a natural or man-made stone.

Natural versus Cultured

A laboratory-made or cultured stone is made in the same way that a natural stone would be, and out of the same chemical compounds, but in a much faster time. Laboratory-made stones tend to be less expensive and look just like natural stones. A laboratory-made stone can also eliminate some negativity surrounding a natural stone. Diamonds can be controversial because of where they come from, who does the mining for them, and the conflict around them. Some people choose to avoid diamonds because of the negativity surrounding them. Getting a cultured diamond eliminates that particular issue, letting your significant other enjoy their beautiful diamond ring without feeling bad about it. 

When you are getting engaged, you want to ensure that you have a ring that will be perfect for your significant other. One way to do that is to create a custom ring. 

For more info, contact a local jeweler that offers custom design rings.