Diamond Engagement Ring Archives

July’s Custom Engagement Ring Spotlight

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This new custom created engagement ring is leaving us rather speechless here at Knox Jewelers. This recent custom creation features a truly unique baguette blue sapphire set halo framing a stunning 2.00 carat round center diamond. Inspired by halo settings from the Art Deco era, this custom ring displays true to the time wrapped shoulders and a pierced design under halo. Each baguette blue sapphire was set by hand into the halo to ensure complete symmetry and consistency. The channel set halo and bezel set center diamond are enhanced by beaded milgrain edging, adding depth and texture to the design. Knox’s ability to create a one of a kind custom engagement ring from any inspiration is illustrated in this amazing handcrafted piece. Design 3518 is a custom recreation inspired by an era known for its innovative jewelry designs. Knox Jewelers’ hand finishes and outstanding craftsmanship will ensure that this platinum, sapphire and diamond engagement ring will last a lifetime.

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Every ring at Knox Jewelers is made by hand from the ground up. We are extremely proud of our in-house design team that works tirelessly to add even the smallest details to your perfect custom engagement ring. We document the creation of our custom piece with jeweler’s eye view production photos, allowing you the chance to see your beautiful ring come to life.

This extraordinary platinum and sapphire Art Deco inspired ring design can be recreated to accommodate any type, shape, or size center stones. Contact Knox Jewelers today to custom tailor this design to your preferred precious metal and central gemstone selection to create your own one-of-a-kind engagement ring!

June’s Custom Engagement Ring Spotlight

1-2 Unique Engagement Rings — Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3511

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Our new favorite custom created engagement ring is getting us all twisted up here at Knox Jewelers. This recent custom creation features a high polished white gold and u-cut diamond band braided together into a twisted masterpiece. The central three stone trellis is re-imaged with unique pear shaped diamonds paired on either side of the center stone. This incredible design displays a round brilliant cut diamond at its center held by a one-of-a-kind diamond band. Knox’s ability to bring any dream engagement ring to life is illustrated in this stunning custom piece. A modern update to a classic three stone trellis, Design 3511 is a timeless design that is sure to be in style for years to come. Knox hand finishes and outstanding craftsmanship will ensure that this white gold and diamond engagement ring will last a lifetime.

3-3 Unique Engagement Rings — Production Photos for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3511

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This extraordinary white gold, pear cut and round cut diamond ring design can be recreated to accommodate any type, shape, or size center stones. Contact Knox Jewelers today to custom tailor this design to your preferred precious metal and central gemstone selection to create your own one-of-a-kind engagement ring!

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Fine Jewelry and Metal Allergies

Every custom creation Knox Jewelers builds to order is crafted by hand and made to last a lifetime, if not longer. We want every custom engagement ring we create to be a dream come true, and we don’t want metal allergies to stand in the way of wearing our custom designs. As every ring we create is built from scratch, it is possible to cast your custom creation is a hypoallergenic precious metal. A metal allergy does not need to prevent you from wearing your desired types of fine jewelry, there are ways to work around this obstacle.

There is no need to sacrifice your love for jewelry or the ring styles you prefer if you create your engagement ring in a safe precious metal. The first step in approaching custom ring design with a metal allergy is to understand exactly what it is that irritates your skin. An actual allergy to gold is an extremely rare occurrence. What is more common is an allergy to the alloys added to gold to make it more durable and usable in jewelry. The most common irritation we encounter is the reaction to nickle used as an alloy in white gold.

Nickel is usually the cause of irritation in fine jewelry. This metal intolerance usually causes dermatitis, which is an itchy rash that appears where your skin has come in contact with the metal. Dermatitis usually disappears within a few days after removing the jewelry.

If you have a metal allergy there are precious metal options available that will allow your custom engagement ring safe to wear on a daily basis. We work with numerous hypoallergenic metal that can be used to create your dream ring!

14 karat Yellow or Rose Gold is usually safe as nickel is not commonly used as an alloy in either.
18 karat White gold could be used if your metal allergy is only mild. 18 karat will reduce the amount of alloy used by 25%, so less nickel will be present in the gold. It would not be suitable for people with severe allergies, but its usually enough to reduce irritation from a majority of customers.
Platinum is a naturally hypoallergenic metal. Creating your custom engagement ring in this metal will also provide you with the durability and longevity that platinum allows in jewelry.
Palladium is also a naturally hypoallergenic metal. Not all of our custom designs can be made in palladium, only a few would be manageable in the metal selection.

Metal allergies do not have to prevent you from custom creating the engagement ring of your dreams. There are options available that will allow you jewelry to be safe to wear on a daily basis. Contact us today and inquire about the precious metal options available to you, we can absolutely work around your allergies!

Nature Inspired Engagement Rings

Near the close of last year, Knox Jewelers predicted what might be the up-and-coming trends for custom engagement rings in 2016. One conjecture, on the upcoming popularity of nature inspired engagement rings, has now become a fact. Both engagement rings and wedding band with motifs drawn from nature are currently in demand. All year the requests have been pouring in for custom created rings displaying flowers, petals, leaves, vines and even mountain scenes. If you or your partner-to-be has a passion for the outdoors, then creating a ring with natural elements might be the perfect way to symbolize that affection. A band with wrapping vines may remind you of time you spent outdoors together, or a ring with sculptural plumeria may symbolize her favorite flower. If you are at your most happy outside, close to the elements, let us incorporate that feeling into the most important piece of jewelry you wear everyday.

Your passion for the outdoors aside, certain flowers were used in antique jewelry to convey secret messages. For example, roses were a symbol of friendship. If you would like to mimic elements from your favorite antique floral jewelry, we can help you turn your inspiration into a one-of-a-kind engagement ring.

Shown below are some of our favorite nature inspired engagement ring that were commissioned this year. Any of these settings can be recreated around your specifications. Taking into account the vast number of nature inspired ring created this year, we are sure the trend will continue to remain strong into 2017.

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If you have any questions about the custom ring settings featured above, or would like more information on creating a custom engagement ring of your very own, please be sure to let us know. We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to working together with you to design a floral work of art that will last and be passed down throughout the ages. Get in touch with our friendly and professional staff today. We will aid you on the journey to creating your very own, one-of-a-kind piece of custom engagement ring. We are excited to see what inspiration you will draw from nature!

October’s Custom Engagement Ring Spotlight

Our new favorite custom created engagement ring is all the buzz around the shop, here at Knox Jewelers. This resent custom creation is inspired from one of our most noteworthy antique inspired stock designs, the Rachel Lily. This version of the setting has been modified to include a glittering bead set diamond halo framing the center bezel set 1.00 carat oval cut diamond. An elegant knife edge band tapers from either side of the central halo. The profile view of the setting is embellished with bead set diamonds, filigree pockets and dramatic relief scroll engraving. Design 3338 is a visual tapestry of details, with Knox hand finishes to dazzle the eye at every angle.

This astonishing antique inspired halo design can be recreated to accommodate any type, shape, or size center stones. Contact Knox Jewelers today to custom tailor this design to your preferred precious metal and central gemstone selection to create your own one-of-a-kind engagement ring!

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