From Something Old, Something New: Non-Traditional Engagement Rings

Non-traditional engagement rings that incorporate heirloom metals and gemstones in novel designs are a wonderful way to add a modern and personal dimension to these sentimental treasures as well as a new chapter in their (and your) history.  Take a look at these custom engagement rings and wedding rings by CustomMade artisans that turn something old into something new.

"For Maya," Wedding Ring Set by e. scott originals at CustomMade.com

The “For Maya” wedding ring set by e. scott originals features blue sapphires, yellow citrines, and diamonds from old family rings in two unique 14K white gold engagement and wedding rings that can be combined “to make it look like one funky ring.”  Contact Emily Scott and have her draw on her wide-ranging creative sensibilities, from Victoriana to tattoos to grandma’s jewelry box, to create a non-traditional engagement ring design for you.

The “For Maya” wedding ring set has engagement and wedding rings that can be worn separately or combined into “one funky ring.” e. scott originals at CustomMade.com

Two inherited 1.000 ct diamonds motivated a customer to approach the artisans of 18Karat and request a design that would showcase the stones without creating a bulky ring.  She also wanted “something unusual.”

Custom Diamond Ring by 18Karat at CustomMade.com

The result: a custom diamond ring with an unusual, graceful, scalloped 18K yellow gold band that is striking in its own right without diverting attention from the diamonds.  Have a challenging custom ring request? Contact brothers Massimo and Dino Giannetti and discuss your ideas.

A scalloped 18K yellow gold band makes a bold statement but doesn’t divert attention from the diamonds. Custom Diamond Ring by 18Karat at CustomMade.com

Heather Hoffman Handmade Jewelry can use your heirloom metals and diamonds to create unique wedding and engagement rings.  She can also add hand engravings to your design.  Contact Heather Hoffman and have her place “grandma’s mine cut diamonds” into a “branch-like ring” or create other one-of-a-kind non-traditional engagement rings.

Wedding and Engagement Rings by Heather Hoffman Handmade Jewelry at CustomMade.com

There are surprises and then there are well-received surprises.  This sapphire wedding ring by Sculpted Jewelry Designs was “lovingly received.”  Created for a surprise proposal, this white gold ring features a sapphire centerpiece and diamonds on the side that belonged to the groom’s grandmother.

Sapphire Wedding Ring by Sculpted Jewelry Designs at CustomMade.com

In a recommendation for Patrick Burt and his work, the customer writes:

He was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, giving advice based on past experience, but also listening to what I had to say, and taking my wants and needs very seriously.  I gave him a very short deadline, and then delayed it while we waited for the diamonds that my grandmother shipped across the country.  He still came through and got the order ready in time.  The ring could not have come out more perfect.  It was even more beautiful than I could have hoped for.  When I gave it to my fiancée she felt the exact same way about it as I did.

Get in touch with Patrick and have him create a custom wedding ring for you.

Although shipping the groom’s grandmother’s heirloom diamonds cross-country delayed work on this sapphire wedding ring, Sculpted Jewelry Designs at CustomMade.com still completed this ring in time for a surprise proposal.

Bring old and new together in non-traditional engagement rings.  Submit your ideas for special custom engagement rings though our CustomMade “Get it Made” project board.  Interested artisans will then contact you.