Ten years ago, customized ring sets were practically unheard of… unless, of course, you had an unlimited budget and could work with an artisan to handcraft them.
Since this option was only accessible to the super-wealthy, most of us normal folks just had to browse the showcases at jewelry stores and settle for the rings that were available.
The problem with this default system is that engagement and wedding rings are not a casual, off-the-shelf purchase. Your rings are the only physical objects you have as a couple that represent your unity. You don't want just any rings; you want your rings – the ones that you feel an emotional connection to, and that show who you're married to.
This is the heart of why My Trio Rings decided to make affordable customized rings a priority. With our approach, you have the opportunity to make your rings your own. You are an integral part of the design process, from start to finish, which makes your rings far more meaningful.
The Rise of Customization
In recent years, particularly with the increase in 3D printing, customized rings have become more accessible – though at prices over $10,000, they're still not very affordable. Now, instead of having to find an independent artisan to craft your rings, you can find more mainstream jewelers who offer customization. The process looks something like this:- You work one-on-one with a designer, bringing your ideas, sketches or photos and explaining what you want your rings to look like
- The designer uses computer-aided design (CAD) to build your ring design from scratch, rendering what the head, body and diamonds will look like when put all together
- The designer prints out a 3D model of the rings, gets your changes and approval, then crafts the actual rings
The Problem with this Approach
Price & Time This is a time-consuming method, requiring a lot of the designer's time, which can easily add $1,000 or more on top of the normal cost of the rings. Risk The jeweler is creating a completely custom design for the very first time, which means the rings could have unexpected structural problems. For example, the head of the engagement ring you want might not be properly supported by the ring body you choose. You're putting all your trust in the designer, hoping that he or she will create what you envision. But if you don't end up liking your rings, you're unlikely to be able to return them. After all, what would the jeweler be able to do with completely customized ring sets?How My Trio Ring Does Customization Better
My Trio Rings decided to go in a completely different direction. With four generations of expertise in diamond jewelry crafting, we knew there was a better way to design customized rings that wouldn't require starting from scratch every single time. We wanted to offer our customers the ability to personalize their rings and get exactly what they want, but we also wanted to eliminate the time delays and price hikes. With our Create Your Own tool, you are able to direct the design process completely online. This alone dramatically lowers the price point from what other jewelers offer.Here's how it works:
- Go to the Create Your Own tool
- Play with different looks that match your personal style and your budget. This allows you to experiment with different diamond heads, wedding band styles, types of gold, etc., selecting from thousands of variations.
- First, browse through the 20 diamond head options, ranging from solitaires to cluster heads in a wide variety of styles. Click each head to instantly see a detailed photo of what your customized ring would look like. For example, if you are on a tighter budget, you might opt for a cluster setting; it gives a big, elegant look, but it's more affordable than a solitaire. But if you want to take the next step up in price, you could select a round or princess-cut solitaire.
- Once you've found a head you like, select your engagement ring and women's wedding band styles. Compare what your setting looks like in 10K or 14K white or yellow gold, and visualize your rings in a huge selection of styles.
- When you've designed your bridal set, move on to the men's wedding band, selecting from white or yellow gold bands (some plain, some set with diamonds) that complete your perfect trio ring set. When you add a men's wedding band to the bridal set, you automatically receive a 5% discount at checkout.
- Click through for detailed information on your set's appearance, specifications and price, And throughout the whole process, you can get assistance from our customer service representatives.