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Engagement Rings:  How Much TIME Is Needed?

2/27/2021

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We get a lot of questions about how soon an engagement ring can be ready for you to pop the question, so we wanted to offer some answers!

Of course, there is not one specific timeline, since there can be so many different variables that feed into the labor and parts it takes! We will discuss various scenarios and what timelines generally are for each.
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TIMELINE:  fairly quick, once the diamond is picked!
Depending on if we have the "right" diamond in stock, or if we have to bring in options, a solitaire takes fewer parts!
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TIMELINE:  a bit slower, as we had to find the right matching emeralds (not easy), pick a center stone, and find a mounting that would accommodate all 3!

Ready-To-Go Rings

If we have a ring in stock, center stone(s) already set, and all we need to do is place it in a ring box or size the ring, this can be done quickly - if not the same day! 

If you are in a rush and do not have the time to wait for it to be sized or are unsure of the right size, then we can send a ring with you sized as-is, and then bring your other half back after the proposal and we will size it at no charge!

SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY

Pick a Center & In-Stock Mounting

So, you find a mounting (ring without a center stone) that is in stock and we have a diamond (or alternative stone) that you fall for...great!

We leave some room in our schedule specifically for engagement rings, so often we can have it ready the next day. If we need to bring in other stone options, usually this will extend to no more than a week.

NEXT DAY TO ONE WEEK

Pick a Center Stone, Pick a Mounting to Order

If we find the perfect ring in one of our catalogs, or we have a ring in stock but you need a different metal type or color, we can order it. Though occasionally these mountings are in-stock with our suppliers, most often it is 1-2 weeks to get the ring to us, and some suppliers are a bit longer out with about a 5-week turnaround.

While we get the mounting ordered, as long as we are sure of the center stone size and shape, we can find and choose a center/side stones in the meantime.

Once the ring comes in, we can get the other stone(s) set within a few days (in most cases). We want to work with you to honor your timeline, budget, and get the work done right!

AS LITTLE AS ONE WEEK, MAX SIX WEEKS
Changing or adding a simple element, such as adding a birthstone, is typically a faster process as long as the element/gemstone is readily available!

Go Fully Custom - Design, Confirm, Pick Details and Center/Side Stones

We love a good custom engagement ring! Something to keep in mind is that it does take time.

In general, a good timeline for fully custom is 3 months. Some take longer (if you are trying to find a less-common/more-rare gemstone, or using a variety of sizes of family stones), and some can be done a little more quickly.

Usually we like to get the design and sizes of stones figured out, then we can decide if we want to merge some different elements and "build" your ring, or use our CAD artist to draft up a rendering.

If we are merging elements and get the stones chosen quickly, then the timeline might be as few as 3 weeks, and with a CAD rendering, possibly as much as 6 weeks. If there are many changes needed on CAD or it takes a long time to source stones/choose the right one(s), this might stretch to more than 3 months! 

We try to make the process as quick and easy as possible, while ensuring that you get exactly what you desire!

AS LITTLE AS 3 WEEKS, AS MUCH AS 3 + MONTHS

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1) Chose stone type and size (based on a smaller sized finger!)
2) Worked to locate the stones (difficult, took longer)
3) Found the right mounting, ordered it in rose gold and chose a specific center head, and set stones in-house!
1) Customer showed us a photo of his girlfriend's "dream ring"
2) We had the EXACT mounting in stock! (Customer was relieved)
3) We pulled in diamonds based on his preference and budget - first one was the perfect stone!
1) Were told a tight timeline was needed (1 week)
2) Customer wanted to use some family stones and picked a center stone.
3) We found a gorgeous 18k yellow gold mounting, ordered, and set!

Whatever you are looking for in an engagement ring, we are happy to work with you in terms of timeline, budget, and design - no matter how unique! We want to make your engagement dreams come true, and we want it to be as much of an enjoyable and stress-free process as possible.

Thank you for reading up on timeline and please, if you are getting ready to find that perfect ring, reach out to us and set up a time (or come on in) when we can talk shop!

Call or text us at (972) 910-0300, or email us at goldncaratsjewelers@outlook.com. 
6 Comments
Priya Sharma link
7/8/2021 05:28:37 pm

The making of an engagement ring is really very intriguing. Everyone wants to know the time it takes to make and engagement ring and your article has shared with us the approximate time that one can take to make an engagement ring. Thank you for sharing this article with us.

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Eli Richardson link
4/5/2022 11:51:44 am

Wow, it really helped when you talked about how much time it'd take to get a ring ready for my proposal. A few weeks ago, I decided I'd like to propose to my girlfriend next month. I want to find the perfect engagement ring to do it, so I believe I should start looking right now. I appreciate your insight on how custom rings could take months to be assembled.

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PC Jeweller link
9/22/2022 02:27:21 am

Engagement and Marriage are very memorable movements in everyone’s time.
So everyone wants to know how fast they can get their jewellery ready for these events.
This article gives satisfactory information on how much time is needed to make the rings.

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Iris Smith link
10/5/2022 02:30:20 am

I appreciate how you break down the steps involved in constructing a ring, starting with selecting the kind and size of the stone based on the finger size. I want to ask my girlfriend to marry me. I'll look for my girlfriend's lovely engagement ring.

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Braden Bills link
11/4/2022 08:11:36 am

My friend wants to get an engagement ring for his girlfriend, but needs help putting it together. I'll make sure that he knows that custom engagement rings are an option! I'll make sure that he anticipates that the ring will take longer to make if it's more complicated.

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Gracy Brown link
2/28/2023 01:32:46 am

Hello, I am Gracy Brown a blogger by profession and currently working at Geogemms Genuine Pvt. We here provide a variety of gemstones at a reasonable rate. Ruby is a well known stone and most popularly known as the king of gemstones. We are selling Ruby at an affordable rate that suits the budget of the user.

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