You’ve set the budget for your wedding. You’ve got the venue, the photographer, the caterer, everything. Now it’s time to find the perfect wedding band…without going over budget. This can be tricky if you’re looking at custom rings, especially if you have a vision but don’t know how exactly to express it. Many jewelers who do custom rings will give you a quote and a rendering, but the back-and-forth as you work out the details can get costly. On top of that, the ever-changing prices of precious metals and gemstones might catch the unwary customer by surprise as the design process drags on.
The Kuczora Design Center removes all of those obstacles standing between you and the ring of your dreams. As you design your ring, experimenting with different styles, metals, and diamonds, you’ll see the design change in real time. You’ll also see how the cost for each ring as well as the total cost for both rings changes as you select and deselect different design elements. Here are some things to consider when designing your custom ring to fit your budget.
Profile. Rings with different profiles contain different amounts of metal and require different techniques to craft, and prices vary accordingly. As with all design options, you can create two matching rings or rings with different profiles. You and your partner can choose the profile of ring that best fits your style and feels most comfortable on your hand.
Metals. You’ll notice that the prices between the different varieties of gold available in the Design Center don’t vary all that much. There are also metals other than gold to choose from. If you like the look of platinum but you also have your heart set on setting a few diamonds into your ring, consider Platinum 600 or Palladium 500. Check out this article for more information about these beautiful, affordable alternatives. White gold is also more affordable than platinum, but it doesn’t have the same feel as platinum and it won’t acquire that beautiful patina over the years.
Diamonds. This is probably the most fun feature in the Design Center. There are tons of options to play with as you search for the balance between value and beauty. We offer a variety of natural mined diamonds suitable to any budget. Higher-quality diamonds will be clearer, whiter, and shine brighter. For more details on diamond color and quality grades, see this article.
Experimentation is Free
Finding the perfect ring is a balance between what speaks to you and what you can afford. With the Design Center, you don’t have to compromise. Whereas some designers might charge you extra for additional sketches, you’re free to experiment for as long as it takes to come up with the perfect design. It’s the most transparent way to know exactly how you’re spending your budget and to know what the final product will look like without having to wait for the designer to get back to you with a new rendering. Try it out here.
