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Notes on considered design.

Design notes · 1 min

Why we draw before we source

Most engagement rings start with the diamond. We start with the design — and source the stone to fit. A short note on why the order of operations matters.

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Process · 1 min

The case for CAD before wax

Hand-drawn sketches are romantic. CAD is what gets the ring right. What changes when you can see your ring from every angle before it's made.

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Buying guide · 1 min

What 'custom' actually means

There's a quiet pattern in the engagement ring industry: 'custom' usually means picking a stone for an existing setting. The difference, defined.

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