One of a kind Wedding and Engagement Rings, Men's Rings, Anniversary Rings

What is a Custom Ring? 

A Custom Ring is one of a kind, designed and hand crafted for only one person - like that person it is unique.

Many times you will see rings advertised as "designer", "custom design", "handcrafted" or "custom made rings". Often these rings are created in mass production and they are not truly custom. Custom rings should be "one of" to be considered custom. A quality custom ring will be created by a skilled designer and gold smith. Other specialized professionals may also be involved in the creation of a custom ring - this may include gem brokers and cutters, gem setters and engravers. 

The advantage of working with an expert goldsmith or jeweller:

A jeweller or goldsmith with formal training, years of experience and recognition in his or her field is more likely to have a network of reliable proven colleagues, ensuring a satisfactory result. James Robson has created award winning jewellery, is well respected in his field and is one of your best choices for custom ring creation. 

When shopping for an engagement ring be prepared to make an investment. As these rings are intended to last a lifetime, they have become ranked as the third most expensive purchase a person will ever make. As with any investment, seeking advice from a qualified and experienced goldsmith or jeweller will take the worry out of the many decisions that will need to be made. A custom ring need not be more expensive than it's counterpart in designer collections.

Metals for Custom Rings:

Gold is a great choice for a ring, but the purity of gold varies and it's important to work with a goldsmith who can help you understand the differences. Not only the percent of pure gold, but the various alloys used can alter the value and look substantially. Did you know that gold's traditional yellow color is not the only colour for "real gold". There is white gold, green gold,  rose gold and more.

Platinum has a natural white luster that works well as a ring without gems or as an outstanding complement to diamonds. Platinum can also be used with gold as a design element. Your custom jeweller can explain the various markings and content of platinum.

Silver is very soft and when used in rings it is mixed with other metals for durability. Sterling Silver is an affordable choice and is used in many beautiful custom rings.

 

Gemstones for Custom Rings:

Precious or semi-precious gemstones are polished minerals, rocks or organic materials that have a desirable appearance. The only universally accepted grading system that exists is for white diamonds. It is particularly important then to consult with a qualified jeweller to ensure the quality of the gems you would like to have in your custom ring.

Colour, cut, clarity and carat will help to determine the value of a particular gem within it's category. Popularity and rarity also greatly influence the value of gems. In the past, not only the diamond, but also ruby, sapphire, emeralds, pearls (not truly a gemstone) and opals have all been considered as precious.

The distinction of precious or semi-precious is no longer  in use by the trade. Newly discovered large deposits of gems can drastically alter the value of a gemstone as can fashion trends.

Cutting and polishing is an art that brings the gems in crystal form to full use in rings. There are two classifications for cut stones: cabochons are smooth and dome shaped; faceted stones are cut in an array of pattern to make best advantage of the interior color and clarity of a stone.

Gemstones can be treated to enhance or change colour, to fill fractures and fissures. Artificial or synthetic stones are also available. Again your best choice to make an informed decision about your ring is to work with a fully qualified and experienced jeweller or goldsmith.