The Process
“ Love of beauty is Taste.
The creation of beauty is Art ”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jewelry making is an ancient craft that reflects the artistry and skill of the craftsman.
At August Bespoke, we believe in highlighting the natural beauty of each gemstone with timeless, exquisitely crafted designs.
8 Steps To Creating Your Dream Engagement Ring
Step #1: Discovering Your Style
This is often the trickiest part of the process as we try to crystallize the vision for your engagement ring.
At this stage, we will ask for input from your significant other or thoughts based on your observations or intuition about her style.
Our goal is to answer these 4 questions below for a more concrete path forward:
Gemstone Type - Diamond, Sapphire, Morganite etc.
Gemstone Shape - Round, Emerald, Cushion, Oval etc.
Ring Design - Solitaire vs Pavé or 4-Prong vs 6-Prong
Gold Colour - White, Rose or Yellow
At this stage, we will give you an idea of how different choices you make can impact pricing e.g. how Color Tones and Saturation affect the price of Sapphires, the pros and cons of a Halo vs a Simple Pavé band etc.
If you are unsure about your desired design, take our quiz below to discover your style.
Step #2: Setting a Goal
Based on the discussions we have had in Step 1, we set a concrete budget that we work towards for your engagement ring.
This allows you to have the peace of mind that all costs below will be included in your purchase:
Your GIA-Certified Diamond or Gemstone
Any additional Diamonds or Gemstones that create the final look
All Custom Design Work to ensure beauty, structural integrity and comfort for everyday wear
All Setting, Finishing and Polishing costs by hand
One-time Complimentary Ring Resizing
Step #3: Shortlisting Your Gemstone
During our search, we consider:
Your priorities (e.g. size, shape, value)
Cutting - whatever your budget, it is our top priority to maximize brilliance and sparkle
Colour and Clarity (in diamonds, we find you the best value combination so you can maximize size)
Depending on the complexity of your specific search, this process usually takes approximately 15 - 20 business days (it can take longer if your gem is rare or less if we recently conducted a similar search for another client).
A 50% deposit is required to officially add you to our calendar and begin shortlisting your desired gemstone.
This commitment allows us to put the best gemstones on hold as the highest quality stones with amazing value always move quickly.
Step #4: Selecting “The One”
During this stage, we will narrow your options down to 2 or 3 gems that we would personally recommend based on their quality and value.
We rank these options in order of preference so you can get a sense of what we think is best. We will then review them together and pick your favorite.
Step #5: Confirming Your Gemstone
Congratulations! Your gemstone is ready to become a showstopper.
We can take it off the market with the balance amount and start designing the perfect piece.
Step #6: Perfecting Your Design
Let us work our magic, as we finetune the intricacies of your design to achieve the perfect balance and harmony. Get ready to be blown away with our state-of-the-art 3D models which will help bring your vision to life.
As every gemstone is unique in shape and measurements, this process helps you visualize your final design with your actual gemstone and ring size.
Based on your feedback, we make tweaks to the design until you are fully satisfied.
Step #7: Crafting Your Custom Piece
Once the design is approved, our team of artisans will begin crafting your piece and setting your gemstones.
The estimated completion date will depend on the complexity of your design and we will provide real-time updates as we get closer to completion.
White, Rose and Yellow Gold pieces are usually completed within 6-8 weeks from design approval.
Platinum pieces can take a little longer (8-10 weeks) as they require more complex work.
Step #8: Receiving Your Dream Jewelry
The day you’ve been waiting for has arrived! Prepare to be dazzled by your new custom piece which comes exquisitely packaged in our signature Ardoise gray gift box. If you live in Singapore, we will deliver it to you in person and celebrate this special moment with you over tea!
If you are proposing soon, you will enjoy:
A complimentary review of your plans with valuable insights on how to create a meaningful moment to cherish for a lifetime.
A step-by-step rehearsal from start to finish, including tips on how to travel safely with your ring, setting the right mood for the moment and popping the question with confidence
If you live overseas, we will send your jewelry via insured international shipping. Our delivery protocol requires your specific signature so it is guaranteed to reach you safely.
If ring resizing is required, a one-time complimentary service is provided.
You will also receive a detailed care guide with video instructions on how to care for your ring.
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A Proposal Journey
Lionel and Venetia tell us about their heartwarming engagement and share what it was like to create a custom engagement ring with August Bespoke.