How Our Custom Engagement Ring Process Works, Step by Step

The five stages of a HOLYCOME custom ring: inquiry and inspiration, design and 3D modeling, prototype approval, production and final inspection, delivery and aftercare.

Short answer: every custom ring moves through five agreed stages — brief, design, prototype approval, production and final inspection — so you see the direction before money and materials are committed to manufacturing. Start on our custom design page.

Stage 1 — Your brief and inspiration

Share a sketch, reference photo, favorite ready style, Pinterest board, stone preference, metal finish, budget and approximate ring size. Tell us what must stay fixed and what you are open to changing.

Stage 2 — Design and 3D modeling

Our studio drafts the setting and prepares a 3D CAD model showing proportions, prong layout and stone placement. We confirm stone shape, size and finish before any bench work begins.

Stage 3 — Prototype approval

For bespoke settings we produce a silver prototype or updated render for your written approval. You can request changes to the shank, halo, prongs or stone size at this stage before casting.

Stage 4 — Production and finishing

After sign-off we move to casting or silver fabrication, stone setting, polishing, plating and assembly. In-process inspection checks setting and finish at each bench stage.

Stage 5 — Inspection, packaging and delivery

The finished ring passes a final full inspection, certificate matching and protective packaging before tracked courier dispatch. You receive order tracking and care guidance for the piece.

Typical timeline

A single custom ring usually takes 10–25 business days after approval; larger production or OEM programs follow a quoted schedule. We communicate progress at each checkpoint rather than leaving you waiting in silence.