Materials

When making engagement or wedding rings from scratch, your choice of materials is the first step in the design process.

Whether you’re looking to create a ring made of gold (including environmentally friendly eco-gold), platinum, palladium, or the totally unique patterns of mokume gane, or you don’t know quite where to start, the information below should get your imagination going.

You can also read up on alternate materials for rings, as well as information on sourcing for diamonds, diamond alternatives, and a variety of other stunning gemstones.