How much does a bespoke ring cost?
A bespoke ring has no fixed price, because every ring is calculated from its own design. The price is only known once we have drawn the ring in CAD, calculated the metal weight and laid out the stones. Here you can see how the price is put together, and what four of our customers actually paid.
I am Erik Manich, jeweller and GIA Graduate Gemologist with more than 35 years of experience. You talk to me throughout the whole process.
How the price is put together
- CAD design: we draw the ring in CAD to your wishes, in your ring size.
- Metal weight calculation: from the CAD model we calculate exactly how much gold, platinum or palladium the ring contains.
- Stone layout: we place the centre stone and side stones in the model so sizes and numbers suit the design.
- Stones used: we calculate the total stones required and find the specific stones.
- Final price: the price is calculated from the day's price of precious metal and stones. You receive a quote with renderings, dimensions, weight and price before anything is made.
Bespoke projects start from DKK 5,000 for a simple ring in 14k gold with smaller diamonds. We can only give the final price for your ring once it has been drawn. A wider band, a different metal or an extra half carat on the centre stone changes the calculation. In return, you pay for what your ring is actually made of.
What four customers paid
The prices are what the customers paid on delivery, with the specifications shown. Stone and precious metal prices change, so these are not current quotes.
| Customer and ring | Price on delivery |
|---|---|
| Søren: wedding rings in 18k gold with 0.15 ct Top Wesselton VVS–VS (pair, 2024) | DKK 10,500 |
| Christoffer: solitaire with a 2.00 ct oval lab-grown E/VVS2 in 14k white gold (2024) | DKK 12,750 |
| Johan: solitaire with a 1.50 ct lab-grown E/VVS2 in 18k yellow gold (October 2026) | DKK 13,900 |
| Nicolas: organic ring in platinum with a 1.81 ct Fancy Vivid Green lab-grown pear (September 2026) | DKK 14,700 |
Søren: wedding rings for less than half the price of the inspiration
The rings Søren had found as inspiration cost DKK 20,500. We suggested a wider ring with a 0.15 ct Top Wesselton diamond in VVS–VS instead of 0.03 ct H/SI. The pair cost DKK 10,500.
Christoffer: honest advice about the budget
Christoffer wanted a 2 ct oval lab-grown in a soft light pink shade within DKK 12,000. That combination was really only available in a much stronger pink, and we told him so honestly. He chose a colourless 2.00 ct oval E/VVS2 in 14k white gold for DKK 12,750 including the design fee.
Johan: CAD in her size the next day
Johan started from our ZFL05 ring, but wanted 6 prongs and 18k yellow gold. I recommended 5 prongs rather than 6, as that suits the twisted band best, and the centre stone was upgraded to 1.50 ct. The CAD model in her size was ready the next day, and Johan received a quote with dimensions, weight and prices in both 14k and 18k. The ring cost DKK 13,900.
What Johan's quote looked like
Here is the quote Johan received, with metal weight and price for the same ring in two gold alloys. The ring is calculated in size EU 50 with a band of 2.30 mm at the base and approx. 1.65 mm at the top.
| 14k yellow gold | 18k yellow gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Metal weight | 2.77 g | 3.27 g |
| Centre stone | 1.50 ct E/VVS2 lab-grown | 1.50 ct E/VVS2 lab-grown |
| Price | DKK 12,800 | DKK 13,900 |
Same design and same stone, but 18k gold weighs more and contains more pure gold. That made the ring DKK 1,100 more expensive. Johan chose 18k.
Nicolas: organic ring with a green diamond
Nicolas wanted a nature-inspired ring with a green diamond. Based on his inspiration images, we developed the design together with him: the two branches of the band carry the setting, and the small diamonds sit low, so the ring is light yet durable. The centre stone is a 1.81 ct Fancy Vivid Green lab-grown pear.
Nicolas' finished ring. Not a rendering, but the finished ring.
Metal weight and stones in Nicolas' ring
The first CAD draft was drawn for a 1.46 ct pear and weighed 3.7 g in platinum. When Nicolas chose the green 1.81 ct pear, the ring was redrawn around the larger stone. Here is the calculation for the final model:
| Final model | |
|---|---|
| Centre stone | 1 pear, 10.00 × 7.00 mm, 1.81 ct |
| Side stones | 4 round diamonds of 1.80 mm, 0.09 ct in total |
| Metal weight in 14k gold | 2.17 g |
| Metal weight in 18k gold | 2.57 g |
| Metal weight in platinum | 3.50 g |
The same model weighs differently in the three metals because platinum is much heavier than gold. Nicolas chose platinum, which holds the prongs securely and lets the green colour stand out cleanly. The ring cost DKK 14,700.
See all cases with images and process at ringe.manich.dk (in Danish).
What affects the price?
The diamond
The centre stone is typically the largest part of the price. Its value depends on the 4Cs:
- Carat (weight)
- Colour: read what G–J colour means for the price (in Danish)
- Clarity: understand what VS+ clarity covers (in Danish)
- Cut
Lab-grown diamonds cost a fraction of natural diamonds of the same quality. Loose diamonds from our selection are certified by IGI or GIA. Read about the difference between the certifications (in Danish).
Precious metal and weight
We offer 14 and 18 karat gold in yellow, white and rose gold, platinum and palladium. The metal affects appearance, durability and price, and the weight depends on the width and thickness of the design.
Side stones and design
A simple solitaire requires less metal and fewer stones than a ring with pavé, a halo or many small diamonds. The more stones, the more stones used and the more work.
What does the design cost?
- The first conversation and clarifying your wishes are free.
- The CAD design costs DKK 500, which is deducted from the price when you order the ring.
- If you buy a loose diamond over DKK 5,000 from us, the design is free.
- You pay 50% when production starts and 50% when the ring is ready.
- Engraving is free, and we ship free and insured throughout the EU.
Is a bespoke ring more expensive than a ready-made ring?
Not necessarily. We do the design ourselves and have the ring made directly by our regular production partners with no middlemen, and you decide where the budget goes – for example on a larger centre stone rather than an expensive brand. Søren paid DKK 10,500 for wedding rings where the inspiration cost DKK 20,500.
To avoid overpaying for the diamond, see how to recognise overpricing and compare prices at diamantpristjek.dk (in Danish).
Frequently asked questions
Can you give a price before the ring is drawn?
Not a final price. Bespoke projects start from DKK 5,000, but the price of your ring depends on metal weight, stone layout and stones used, which are only known once the CAD model has been made. The cases above give an idea of what similar rings have cost.
How long does it take?
The CAD model can often be ready the day after we have clarified your wishes. Production normally takes 3–5 weeks after approval.
What if the price exceeds my budget?
Then we will tell you honestly and suggest alternatives, such as a lab-grown centre stone, a different metal or a narrower band.
Can I use my own diamond?
In some cases. Contact us and we will assess the stone.
Get your ring calculated
Tell us about your wishes and your budget, and I will come back to you with suggestions. Start your ring design here, or read more about our jewellery design service and handmade wedding rings.
Jeweller Erik Manich · GIA Graduate Gemologist · Manich Fine Jewelry, Brorsonsvej 30, 9310 Vodskov, Denmark · Tel. +45 42 43 50 18