How Long Does a Bespoke Engagement Ring Take to Make?
How Long Does a Bespoke Engagement Ring Take to Make?
A straightforward bespoke engagement ring — a solitaire or simple setting in a standard metal, with a stone sourced from existing stock — typically takes six to eight weeks from the first consultation to collection. A more complex piece can take ten to fourteen weeks. Allow at least three months between starting the process and the date you need the ring.
Stage One: Consultation and Design Brief (Week 1–2)
The process begins with a consultation where you describe what you are looking for, look at examples, and develop an initial brief. After the initial consultation, the jeweller prepares a design proposal: a sketch or digital rendering, a stone specification, and a price. This typically takes three to five working days.
Stage Two: Stone Sourcing (Week 2–3)
Once the brief is confirmed, the jeweller sources the diamond. For a lab-grown stone from current stock, this can be done within a day or two. For a natural stone, or for a specific specification that requires searching the market, this stage can take one to two weeks.
Stage Three: Production (Week 3–6)
With the design confirmed and the stone in hand, production begins. The sequence is: wax model, casting, metalwork, stone setting, and final quality check. This takes approximately two to three weeks for a standard setting.
Stage Four: Finishing and Collection (Week 6–8)
The finished ring is inspected, photographed, documented, and prepared for collection. A certificate of authenticity and stone grading report is prepared. Collection is either in person — the preferred option for a final fitting — or by secure delivery.
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