The Guide to Choosing a Custom Engagement Ring This Festive Season

Because proposals deserve diamonds as thoughtful as your love story.

The festive season is here. The magical period over December when the city glimmers a little brighter, the evenings are luxuriously long, and everything seems just a touch more romantic. It’s the time of year where celebrations are abundant, and of course, many thoughtful diamond rings are a result. 

If you’re planning to commit and designing your custom engagement ring, December is the moment to begin curating your love story into your forever ring. 

Here’s your guide to choosing a custom ring that feels deeply personal and utterly timeless.

1. Know Her Taste

Luxury is all about refinement and intention. That means the first rule of a bespoke engagement ring is observing and listening to discover what she really loves.

Does she adore vintage-inspired designs, clean modern styles or the most traditional jewellery?
Does she wear white gold or yellow gold? 
Is her jewellery collection dominated by dainty designs or does she favour bold statements pieces?

Her ring should feel like a natural extension of her style. A piece that she will wear every day effortlessly, without ever thinking twice. Think of her diamond engagement ring as choosing the ultimate match to her taste and style.

2. Diamond Shape Matters 

The festive season shines brightest with the perfect diamond.

• Oval & Emerald Cuts: Sleek, elongating, and elegant, perfect for understated luxury.

• Round Brilliant Cuts: Timeless, versatile, and guaranteed for maximum sparkle.

• Cushion & Pear Brilliant Cuts: Romantic, feminine and full of brilliance. 

• Moval and Criss Cuts: Truly unique choice, with unmatched fire and individuality. 
  
  The diamond shape matters because it defines the ring’s entire character. Its silhouette, the way it sparkles and the way it reflects her personal style. 

3. Don’t Skip the Custom Touches

When you’re choosing an engagement ring, why settle for ordinary? Customisation is where luxury and sentiment lives.

• Setting styles: solitaire, cathedral, diamond bands, bezel, vintage styles. 

• Hidden Halo: diamonds beneath the centre stone for a secret sparkle.

• Custom bands: twist bands, asymmetrical bands, diamond bands, sculpted bands.  

• Hidden gemstone: incorporating an extra personal touch on the inside of your band. 

• Side diamonds: creating a trilogy or meaningful accents along the band. 

These details transform a beautiful ring into her ring. It’s intimate, personal, and undeniably luxe.

4. Choose the Right Metal 

The statement of colour and enduring elegance. Setting the tone for your love story to create the frame for your centre diamond. 

• 18ct White Gold for classic sophistication and mirror like finish. 

• 18ct Yellow Gold for a traditional, warm and lustrous finish.

• 18ct Rose Gold for a romantic look that reads modern and feminine.

The perfect precious metal ensures the diamond ring doesn’t just sparkle beautifully, it complements her style, your love story and the season.

5. Timing is Everything

The festive season is beautiful. A custom ring takes time.

Generally a custom engagement ring will take 4-6 weeks to complete from your confirmation of the design. For a proposal that's impeccably timed, keep this in mind to plan ahead so that your ring is perfected and ready for your magical moment. There’s nothing more luxurious than a proposal that’s thoughtful and seamless.

If you’re needing something sooner, explore our curated ready-made ring collection in-store. 

Creating your Custom Engagement Ring at JANAI in Melbourne 

Choosing a custom engagement ring in the festive season is about more than diamonds. It’s choosing what you love and trusting the vision for your love story.

There are extensive options to choose from for your engagement ring design around Diamond Cut, Ring Setting Style and intimate custom details. Our diamond specialists will guide you through the entire process to assist you designing the perfect bespoke ring for your proposal.