I Designed My Own Ring from My Grandma’s 💍😍
Hey everyone! I’m beyond excited to share something incredibly special with you all today. Recently, I took a leap and created my own engagement ring using some beautiful pieces from my grandma’s vintage jewelry collection. 💖
The Inspiration Behind the Design
When I first thought about my engagement ring, I knew I wanted something that wasn’t just a piece of jewelry, but a heartfelt tribute to the strong women in my life. My grandma had a collection of rings, each with its own story and charm. After going through the pieces, I found an old diamond that sparkled with a nostalgia I couldn’t resist. It was the perfect centerpiece for my custom design!
The Process: Turning Dreams into Reality
Creating a custom ring was more challenging than I expected but in the most rewarding way possible. Here’s a quick breakdown of my journey:
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Choosing the Gem: I picked that stunning diamond from my grandma’s collection. Its unique shape and history felt just right.
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Sketching the Design: I worked closely with a jeweler to draft my ideas. From the band width to the setting style, every detail was carefully thought out.
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Setting & Metal Choices: After much deliberation, I chose a vintage-inspired setting with intricate filigree work. I decided on platinum since I loved its durability and classic look.
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Final Reveal: The moment I saw the finished ring, I was overwhelmed with emotion. It was everything I envisioned—and more!
A Ring with a Story
What I love most about my engagement ring is that it carries the love and legacy of my grandma with it. Every time I look at it, I remember her strength and grace. 💕
Join the Conversation!
Now, I’d love to hear from all of you! Have you designed your own ring? What inspiration did you draw from? Or, if you’re in the process of selecting an engagement ring, what gems and settings speak to you? Let’s exchange ideas, tips, and stories about our past or future ring purchases!
Feel free to share pics of your beautiful rings and tell us what makes them special!
Together, let’s celebrate the love and stories behind our engagement rings! 💖✨
Looking forward to all the beautiful stories and designs you’ll share!
I believe it’s about 2ct on a 6.75 finger! Could have gone with a 6.5 but my hands swell a lot so I went bigger!
Love this. So beautiful! Great job 👏🏻👏🏻
I love how supportive she was! What a special tribute! Congrats!!
Beautiful! So lovely that you used her ring, and she was a part of that process 💞
Beautiful. I’d probably do an open wedding band.
OMg, I love it! In addition to the sentiment, it is classic looking, but not in the popular style, if that makes sense?
If a band would fit underneath, I would consider two narrow bands to fit on either side of the band, thickening it and giving it more of a “wedding set” vibe. If you like the idea but they wouldn’t fit flush, have your jeweler add to the band but not with a full circle… I have no idea of the proper terminology for what I’m suggesting, but you know what I mean?
What a beautiful tie to a beautiful lady.
She will live forever in your heart and on your finger. I love that
This is a stunning ring! Good job!
I love it
I just want to say thank you all so much for the sweet comments! I know she would’ve loved it, but being that she was a HUGE jewelry buff, hearing that others find it beautiful too warms my heart because I know that would’ve made her so happy that others admired it too!!!
Beautiful ✨ ❤️
Absolutely stunning!!
This is so precious. You designed a beautiful ring. You are so blessed.
Wow!!! Incredible
Wowwwww
Oh my goodness WOW!! You did such a a fantastic job with the ring 😍 That is insanely gorgeous!
WOWOWOWZAAAA gorgeous!
I also wouldn’t get a band for a ring like this! Beautiful
It’s so pretty! Congrats on the sentiment and on your engagement!
If it was mine, I would probably go with two curved gold bands on either side, like what you tried on or attached photos of. I think the symmetry of two bands would frame/center the ring more.
A beautiful unique piece. I love it
Gorgeous!
It looks like a sunflower ❤️ I agree a plain contour band
Wow gorgeous!! And how special 😭!! You all did so well. I swear there’s nothing better than having an heirloom gifted to you. I agree no diamonds on the wedding band. I also think it would the away from the magnificence of the engagement ring. I love picture 16 too right with simple gold V and soldered together so it stays in alignment is definitely best imho. I didn’t do my rings right away and honestly didn’t even know it was a thing 🤷♀️ lol 😆 When I went in for my cleaning they were like oh honey we can make it so they aren’t aligned for free. 😮 ummm YES PLEASE 😩 my OCD wants to jump off a cliff already 😂. Anywho congrats doll 🫶
Gorgeous and I love the significance! I love the plan v or one with something just where the gap would be by the edges (like where it dips for your sunburst) vs leaves all the way across.
It is beautiful ❤️
Wow gorgeous!! And how special 😭!! You all did so well. I swear there’s nothing better than having an heirloom gifted to you. I agree no diamonds on the wedding band. I also think it would the away from the magnificence of the engagement ring.
I think it’s perfect without a W band.
What a gorgeous collaboration!
Just a suggestion from someone who also works with messy stuff all day- I often like to wear my simple wedding band by itself.
Beautiful and meaningful!!
This is 🔥
I love the open band idea. I think it will highlight the beautiful, meaningful ring!