Stage one: the private consultation
The process begins with the wearer, the proposal date, the budget and the practical details of how the ring will be worn. Saved images help, but they are not required. The purpose is to identify the repeated preferences behind the inspiration rather than copy one photograph.
See what happens during a private jewelry consultation.
Stage two: choosing the center stone
Loose natural and laboratory-grown diamonds can be compared side by side at The Diamond Table. Shape, face-up size, cut character, bow tie, color and price become easier to understand when the stones are viewed under the same light.
Stage three: collaborative CAD design
The ring is built on screen around the selected stone. Band width, setting height, prongs, gallery, hidden halo, side stones and wedding-band fit can be adjusted while the client watches. This is where vague preferences become measurable decisions.
Stage four: approval and production
After the CAD is approved, the design moves into production. Most custom engagement rings require approximately four to six weeks after final approval. Hand engraving, unusual gemstones, intricate filigree or holiday schedules can add time.
Stage five: finishing and handoff
The ring is finished, inspected and prepared with its applicable diamond report and insurance appraisal. The proposal plan should be shared early so the handoff, sizing and packaging support the actual date.
How early should you begin?
Eight to ten weeks before the proposal is comfortable for most projects. More time is helpful when the design is complicated or the center stone requires special sourcing. Less time may still be possible, but urgency should be discussed at the first appointment—not after the CAD is approved.
See it before it is made
During a private Diamond Consulate consultation, the selected center stone and design priorities can be translated into a live CAD model. That makes proportion, profile and future wedding-band fit visible before production begins.