Create a ring as unique as your story
Your Custom Design Journey
From your first idea to your finished ring, we’ll guide you through every step of the custom design process. Together, we’ll create a piece that feels personal, beautifully proportioned, and made to last.
Browse our Custom Design Gallery or explore Real Custom Projects and Pricing.
Custom Designs begin at $2,000 for bands and $3,200 for engagement rings.
Step 1
Discover
Share your inspiration and receive a personalized quote.
Whether you have a clear vision or are just getting started, we'll guide you through the possibilities and provide a personalized quote for your project.
What to Expect
- Share inspiration, Pinterest boards, photos, or sketches
- Meet in our Boston showroom or complete our Online Inquiry Form
- Discuss your style, lifestyle, timeline, and budget
- Learn about our custom design process
- Receive a personalized quote
Typical Timeline
1–3 business days to receive a quote.
Step 2
Curate
Select your perfect center stone with expert guidance.
We'll source a curated selection of ethically sourced diamonds or gemstones based on your design, budget, and priorities. Compare your options with guidance from our diamond experts until you find the perfect fit.
What to Expect
- Review a curated selection of diamonds or gemstones
- Compare stones side-by-side
- Learn about cut, color, clarity, and proportions
- Receive personalized recommendations from our team
- Select the perfect center stone for your design
Need to Know
- Center stones are quoted separately from your setting
- Gemstone viewings are available both virtually and in person
- Your selected stone can be held for 48 hours while you make your decision
Typical Timeline
Typically completed within 1 week, although rare shapes, colors, or gemstones may require additional sourcing time.
Step 3
Design
Review CAD renderings and refine every detail.
Once you're ready to move forward, a 50% deposit begins the design process. We'll transform your ideas into detailed CAD renderings and refine every detail together before production begins.
What to Expect
- Approve your quote and place the 50% design deposit
- Receive your first CAD renderings
- Review your design with our team
- Request revisions and refinements
- Approve your final design for production
Need to Know
- Initial CAD renderings are typically delivered within 3–5 business days
- Each CAD set typically includes four to five views of the design
- Your project includes one initial CAD set and up to two revision rounds, for a maximum of three render sets.
- Additional revision rounds are uncommon and begin at $250
- The design deposit is non-refundable
Typical Timeline
Approximately 1–2 weeks depending on revisions.
Step 4
Craft
Your ring is made-to-order by our master jewelers in Boston.
After your final approval and remaining balance are received, our jewelers begin crafting your custom piece using recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials.
What to Expect
- Complete your remaining balance
- Your ring enters production
- Your center stone and accent stones are individually set and finished by experienced jewelers.
- Every detail is polished and quality inspected
- Your finished ring is prepared for pickup or shipping
Need to Know
- Production begins after final payment and design approval
- Cosmetic design changes cannot be made once production starts
- Every ring is created within 15 miles of our Boston showroom
Typical Timeline
Approximately 6 weeks.
Step 5
Celebrate
Receive your finished ring, ready for your next chapter.
Your custom ring has been thoughtfully designed, expertly handcrafted, and carefully inspected. It's now ready for pickup or insured shipping - and for all the moments that come next.
What to Expect
- Final quality inspection
- Presented in our signature proposal-ready ring box
- Insured FedEx shipping or showroom pickup
- Care instructions included
- Complimentary resizing for all rings within the first 3 months
Need to Know
- All shipments are fully insured and require a signature upon delivery
- You'll receive tracking information once your order ships
Typical Timeline
Ready for pickup or ships immediately upon completion.
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FAQs
We are unable to work with client-provided diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, or other materials.
All center stones used in our custom designs are sourced through Laura Preshong so our team can ensure they meet our standards for ethical sourcing, quality, and structural suitability.
Every custom project is individually quoted based on the design, materials, gemstones, and craftsmanship involved.
Wedding bands typically begin at $2,000, and custom engagement ring settings begin at $3,200. Most custom engagement ring settings fall between $3,600–$5,600, before the center stone.
Center stones are selected and quoted separately.
Your quote is based on the design specifications discussed with our team. If you decide to change the metal, stone selection, metal weight, or overall complexity of the design during the CAD process we may need to update your quote.
We’ll always review any pricing changes with you before moving forward.
Your 50% design deposit is non-refundable and allows us to begin developing your custom piece. It covers the design work, CAD development, and work performed specifically for your project.
The remaining balance is due once you approve your final design and before your piece enters production.
Your custom project includes your initial CAD renderings plus two rounds of revisions, for up to three CAD sets total.
If you would like to continue making revisions beyond those included, additional CAD rounds begin at $250.
A significant change in design direction may require an updated quote or additional design fee.
The CAD process is where we fine-tune the details of your design. Common adjustments include band width or taper, prong style, accent stone size or placement, setting height, and overall proportions.
Once you approve your final CAD and production begins, cosmetic design changes can no longer be made.
To keep your project on schedule, we recommend completing design feedback, approvals, and payments within approximately four weeks of beginning the design process.
If your project remains inactive for more than 90 days after your initial deposit, it will be considered abandoned. The design deposit will be retained to cover work already completed and cannot be transferred to a new project.
No. Custom sketches, CAD renderings, and digital design files are created exclusively for production by Laura Preshong Ethical Fine Jewelry.
All custom designs remain the intellectual property of Laura Preshong Ethical Fine Jewelry LLC and are not released for outside manufacturing.
Custom design deposits are non-refundable because they cover design consultation, CAD development, and work performed specifically for your project.
Deposits for completed, abandoned, or substantially redesigned projects cannot be refunded or transferred to another design.