How to Design Your Custom Lab-Grown Engagement Ring with Valley Rose

An engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases you’ll likely ever make in your life. It’s not just a piece of jewelry, but a promise for the future and a symbol of your love story. There’s a lab-grown engagement ring for every couple, whether you love to spend your weekends touring museums or escape into the fantasy worlds of your favourite novels. 

More couples than ever are choosing lab-grown engagement rings for their affordability and ethical sourcing. Our custom engagement rings give you the freedom to choose every aspect of your ring, from the diamond or an alternative stone to your metal finish and prong style. 

At Valley Rose, we’ll help you create a custom lab-grown engagement ring that feels authentic to who you are and your love story. We believe in one-of-a-kind rings for one-of-a-kind love, created using only ethical and sustainable materials.

Why Choose Lab-Grown Diamonds for Your Custom Engagement Ring

One of the first decisions you’ll make when designing an engagement ring is deciding between natural vs. lab-grown diamonds. It’s a common myth that lab-grown diamonds are not “real” diamonds; in reality, they’re chemically and optically identical to natural mined diamonds. While lab-grown diamonds are a more affordable alternative, they’re also eco-conscious and conflict-free.  

At Valley Rose, we work with a variety of lab-grown diamonds, including carbon capture lab diamonds, carbon-neutral SCS-007 rated lab diamonds, and melee lab diamonds. Our traceable stones are the perfect options for couples who want to create a modern heirloom that is kind to the planet and showcases their values as individuals.

How to Design Your Custom Valley Rose Engagement Ring

There are no hard and fast rules for designing a custom engagement ring. Whether you’re planning a surprise proposal or designing a ring with your partner, you don’t want to rush this process. It should always start with looking for inspiration, whether it’s exploring our collection of ethical engagement rings or curating a Pinterest board of the latest celebrity engagement ring trends.

When you’re gathering your inspiration photos, you’ll start to identify the features that matter most to you. You’ll want to choose the cut, carat, and color of your lab-grown diamond. These choices will influence the rest of your design, including the best settings for keeping the stone securely in place.  

One of the easiest choices when designing a custom engagement ring is the metal. Our certified fairmined gold is a more sustainable alternative to so-called ‘recycled’ gold and is available in yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold. You’ll collaborate directly with our team to create a design that captures your love story to produce a unique engagement ring that’s guaranteed to get a “yes!”.

Pop the Question with a Custom Lab-Grown Engagement Ring by Valley Rose

Designing a custom lab-grown diamond engagement ring isn’t just about choosing cuts, carats, and colors. It’s a journey that creates a piece of jewelry that showcases your commitment to each other. Choosing a custom design is the perfect way to add a touch of both your personalities to your engagement ring. 

Explore our collection of traceable lab-grown diamond rings or book a free 30-minute consultation with Britanny, the designer at Valley Rose, to start bringing your vision board to life.