Knox custom engagement rings Archives

May’s Custom Engagement Ring Spotlight

1-2 Unique Engagement Rings — Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3506

2-2 Unique Engagement Rings — Alternative Views of Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3506

Design 3506 is a rosy-hued masterpiece and the newest addition to our ever-growing collection of custom created engagement rings. At Knox Jewelers we create every engagement ring from the ground up to ensure each is one-of-a-kind, such as Design 3506. We have had several requests in the past year for custom designs featuring this unique blush toned gemstone. This custom ring focuses the perfect amount of attention on the gorgeous oval cut center morganite. It is held in a full bezel setting and framed by a glittering diamond halo. The milgrain edging surrounding the oval stone gives a vintage inspired edge to this current setting!

This custom design centers around an on-trend oval cut pale pink morganite, but any shade center stone would look amazing is this unique custom design. The petite rounded band and textured diamond halo give this ring a timeless and elegant look. Knox’s ability to take any inspiration, including a gemstone request, and transform it into your dream engagement ring is illustrated in this custom piece. Design 3506 is the perfect example of how a colored center stone can make an extraordinary and unique engagement ring. Knox hand finishes and outstanding craftsmanship will ensure that this halo engagement ring will last a lifetime.

3 Unique Engagement Rings — Production Photos for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3506

4 Unique Engagement Rings — Production Photos for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3506

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 colorful oval diamond halo engagement ring 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 unique engagement ring!

5 Unique Engagement Rings — Final Production Photo for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3506

April’s Custom Engagement Ring Spotlight

1-1 Unique Engagement Rings — Knox Jewelers Custom Engagement Ring 3502

2-1 Unique Engagement Rings — Alternative Views of Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3502

Design 3502 is an awe-inspiring new addition to our collection of custom created engagement rings. At Knox Jewelers we revel in the opportunity to custom create, for the ground up, a one-of-a-kind engagement ring such as Design 3502. Damask patterning was the inspiration for the custom cut out featured on either side of the basket’s under-gallery. The design fills the space perfectly created by the horizontal set oval cut diamond center stone. Hand carved relief scroll engraving curls along the profile of the band, complimenting the damask pattern. The oval center diamond is held in a full bezel setting and highlighted by a glittering diamond halo. The horizontal set oval stone allows a modern edge to this vintage inspired setting!

This custom design centers around an elegant oval cut diamond, but any shape center stone would look amazing is this unique custom design. The full bezel setting ensures the diamond is well protected. Knox’s ability to take any inspiration and transform it into your dream engagement ring is illustrated in this custom piece. Design 3502 is a rare blend of personal inspiration and vintage details combined into a miniature work of art. Knox hand finishes and outstanding craftsmanship will ensure that this diamond engagement ring will last a lifetime.

3-1 Unique Engagement Rings — Production Photos for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3502

4-1 Unique Engagement Rings — Production Photos for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3502

This inspired diamond halo engagement ring 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 unique engagement ring!

5-1 Unique Engagement Rings — Final Production Photo for Knox Jewelers Custom Design 3502

Hand Crafted vs. Casted Detailing

When purchasing an engagement ring, most people don’t think about, or even realize, how the detailing on their ring was produced. Moreover, how the techniques used to create that detailing can affect the overall quality and appearance of the piece of jewelry.

At Knox Jewelers we handcraft every ring from the ground up in several stages, using traditional and modern applications. Most of our rings are cast blank with stone seats, engraving, milgrain and filigree all carved or created by hand. We do offer some rings with cast-in-place detailing, where detailing is including in the initial cast ring.

The fine art of hand engraving is the process of using a sharpened piece of steel, called a graver, to push through the surface of the metal and create intricate patterning. The high quality, detailed engraving is created by several cuts in the metal varying in length, width and depth. The result is very similar to an artist sketching with pen on paper. It takes a jeweler years of training to fully master these hand engraving techniques.

Hand crafted filigree curls are first formed by the jeweler and then test fit it into the filigree pocket. From here he will fine tune the fit and prepare to solder it to the ring. This is an extremely delicate process that ensures the best quality filigree. Milgrain edging is the beaded border that is featured on nearly all of our vintage inspired custom rings. The jeweler will hand apply this border to ensure the finest finish.

Modern technology and resin construction techniques have now allowed finishing details like engraved-like patterns, filigree and beaded edges to be embossed directly on rings in the casting stage of design.

The benefits of handcrafted detailing include the ability of modify design elements during the creation process. These elements will also be inherently stronger and finer in detail. Finishing by hand also enables you to create the ring in mix metals. Each ring being finished by hand will guarantee your finished piece will be a unique and one-of-a-kind.

The benefit of cast-in-place detailing is that it is less labor intensive and will therefore be more cost effective if you wish to redirect your investment into a larger center stone or a greater amount of side stones.

We offer both hand crafted and cast-in-place detailing to allow you the option that is best for you and your custom created ring. Contact Knox Jewelers today and let us help you create your perfect engagement ring!

Hand-vs-Cast Unique Engagement Rings — Knox Jewelers custom engagement rings shown with hand engraving (left) and cast-in-place engraving (right).

Hand-vs-Cast-2 Unique Engagement Rings — Knox Jewelers custom engagement rings shown with hand formed filigree (left) and cast-in-place filigree (right).

Hand-vs-Cast-3 Unique Engagement Rings — Knox Jewelers custom engagement rings shown with hand applied milgrain (left) and cast-in-place milgrain (right).