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Custom Engagement Ring vs. Pre-Made: Which One Is Actually Right for You?

March 24, 2026 by Rick Terry

Radiant-Cut Diamond Custom Engagement Ring with Geometric Bezel Setting in Yellow Gold by Rick Terry Jewelry Designs

You’ve decided to propose. Now comes the part nobody warns you about: figuring out where to buy the ring. Walk into any chain jewelry store and you’ll find rows of pre-made rings, polished and ready to go. Browse online and you’ll find thousands more. It feels efficient. Then someone mentions custom, and suddenly you’re wondering … Read more

How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring From Scratch

March 17, 2026 by Rick Terry

Close-up of a custom engagement ring featuring a princess-cut diamond center stone surrounded by mixed-cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold, designed by Rick Terry Jewelry Designs in Knoxville, TN.

You know exactly how you want the moment to feel. The setting, the nerves, the look on their face. What you’re less sure about is the ring. You want something that feels them, not pulled from a glass case alongside fifty identical options. You want something made for this person, this relationship, this moment. But … Read more