A Guide To Custom Engagement Ring Or Ring Box

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August 30, 2017

Boyangpack are quite creative when it comes to memorable events in their lives—especially weddings and proposals. For the most hardcore fans, ring boxes and even the engagement rings themselves get specialized with a geeky theme. It’s a big moment when you decide to spend your life with someone who is probably just as, if not more, passionate about a fandom as you are. What better way to make them remember that moment forever than by having the items in your proposal be geeky too?

Over the years we’ve shown you a number of amazing custom made rings and ring boxes with themes from Batman to World of Warcraft. But how are these works of boyang art created? If you’re interested in making a special custom engagement ring or ring box but don’t know where to start, we have you covered.

We spoke with two of the best in the business, Paul Michael Design and Paul Pape Designs about how you can have your own custom engagement ring or ring box made. Take a look inside the process with our guide and find some inspiring photos after the break.
It may seem like obvious advice, but to begin the process of creating your own custom engagement ring you should have an idea of what you want.

Bierker advises potential custom ring buyers to have a solid idea for the theme and scale of the ring. You might want something large and obvious because that’s your fiancée’s style or you might want a more subtle, symbolic geeky theme for the ring. Decide if a very literal look or a subtle look is what you want.

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Once you have this idea, it’s time to look for someone to make your dream ring a reality. See if anyone has any recommendations for a maker they’ve had a good experience with. Bierker said to always take a look at a maker’s reviews, history, and reputation during your search. All of this is easy information to find nowadays online.

If you’re nervous about hiring a maker directly even with this information, Bierker suggested going through Etsy or CustomMade instead. They have an additional layer of support from their sites and act as another venue to reach out to if you need extra help.
It’s important to trust your maker and keep communication open. During Bierker’s process, he asks his clients a number of questions to figure out exactly what they want. Once they have a solid idea they email back and forth with some concepts. When they have a direction, they hold a web meeting where Bierker shares his computer screen with the client and so they can see him build the ring right in front of them.

The client’s budget is examined throughout the design process as they discuss how extreme they want to go and what materials they’d like to use. Then they can offer an estimate to the customer.