How to Build Your Own Gemstone Ring

Creating a gemstone ring can get expensive.

Gemstone rings are very popular among people that have children. This is because they can create a fashionable piece of jewelry with their children's birth stones to wear any time. Often times, you can choose to create your own gemstone rings so you can have a personalized piece of jewelry. Creating your own gemstone ring is not a difficult process- but it can be expensive depending on the gemstones that you put in your ring.

Instructions

1. Drive to your local jewelery store. Ask the jeweler to show you the designs for creating your own gemstone ring. They should have a selection of rings with empty settings.

2. Select a ring setting that you like. Any of the designs will be able to hold the gemstone of your choice. Your gemstone might have to be reshaped if it is too large for the setting that you chose.

3. 

   Selecting a gemstone can get expensive.

   Select a gemstone. There are many different kinds of stones to choose from. Keep in mind that the more popular stones are going to be more expensive. Lab-created stones are also less expensive because they are not natural.

4. Select a cut for your ring. There are several different cuts for a stone that will give it a different shape and look.

5. Allow the jeweler to size your finger. This will tell the jeweler what size your ring needs to be so that it fits you perfectly. Know that having your ring resized can take up to a week.

Tips & Warnings

• Always choose to have your ring resized if it doesn't fit perfectly.

• Going into the store to pick out a design and gemstone will save you the price of shipping as well as give you the chance to see how the rings look on your finger.

• Choosing a warranty is a good idea- just in case you need to have your ring resized later or the stone comes loose- the price to have them fixed is free under the warranty.

• Depending on the cut that you chose for your gemstone ring, it can take longer than a week to have your ring completed.

• Some stones- like diamonds, sapphires and emeralds are more costly than aquamarine, tanzanite and opals.

References

• Build Your Own Jewelry
• Jewels for Me