{"id":254859,"date":"2019-04-29T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=254859"},"modified":"2023-09-07T11:14:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T10:14:27","slug":"bespoke-engagement-ring-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/bespoke-engagement-ring-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Choose a Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-254861\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12.jpg\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" width=\"806\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12.jpg 806w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-12-175x175.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Around about 2010, a young mechanical engineer called Manu was searching for \u2018the one\u2019. Not the one person with whom he wished to spend the rest of his life \u2013 he\u2019d already found her; her name was Pip and he was planning to marry her. No, it was \u2018the one ring\u2019 that Manu was after. Like so many who have trodden that path both before and since, Manu wanted everything about his proposal to be perfect. And finding the right ring was pivotal to that. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.durhamrose.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> long version of the story<\/a> is for another time. The short version is that as well as being happily married to Pip and father to two lovely children, Manu is now also the proud proprietor of a bespoke ring making business \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.durhamrose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Durham Rose<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Anyone can design their own engagement and wedding rings<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-254862\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4.jpg\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-4-773x580.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n\n<p>Selecting an engagement ring can be really difficult <i>because it means so much<\/i>. Obviously, what the ring symbolises is what really matters. But when you\u2019re looking for something that doesn\u2019t just represent your heart, but your head, your hopes and your future \u2013 and the way those four things are tied up in this one other person \u2013 then you kind of want to get it right. And that\u2019s where designing your own engagement ring can come in.<\/p>\n<p>Since the engagement of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the story of <i>that<\/i> engagement ring came out, the interest in bespoke rings has grown. However, you don\u2019t need to go down the traditional path of working with classical jewellers if you wish for something more than off-the-shelf. Bespoke jewellery will never be inexpensive \u2013 especially if you\u2019re looking to work with diamonds and platinum. But, BUT, it can also be an amazing way to create something utterly and compellingly beautiful and unique without the expense of diamonds.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-254863\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete.jpg\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Bezel-Set-London-Blue-Topaz-And-Diamond-Trilogy-complete-773x580.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How designing your own rings can help you cut costs<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-254859 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/bespoke-engagement-ring-experience\/beautiful-solitaire-engagement-ring-with-diamond-side-clusters\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-5--773x580.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/bespoke-engagement-ring-experience\/durham-rose-www-6\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-6-773x580.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from being able to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.durhamrose.com\/bespoke-engagement-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> tailor the design to your own idea of perfection<\/a>, the beauty of bespoke ring design is that it can let you move away from the norm without compromising on quality. So, if you\u2019re working to a sensible budget and don\u2019t want to blow it all on a single, middling solitaire diamond, you could look at other stones. Aquamarine, alexandrite, ruby, spinel, and sapphire all make stunning and durable centre stones. They could be the heart around which smaller diamonds cluster. Or you could eschew the diamond altogether. You could repurpose the stones from existing jewellery. Or, if you find big stones a bit showy but still want a ring that wows in its own way, you could put the design into the metal and simply highlight the accents with smaller gems. This way, costs are reduced, but you get the ring that you\u2019ve dreamed of. And it will be unlike any other.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-254867\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11.jpg\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-11-773x580.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to really design your own wedding rings<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-254859 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/bespoke-engagement-ring-experience\/durham-rose-www-art-deco-3\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-3-773x580.jpg 773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/bespoke-engagement-ring-experience\/durham-rose-www-art-deco\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco.jpg 800w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-150x142.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-768x726.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-720x680.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-370x350.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-570x539.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-770x728.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-Art-Deco-614x580.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>With bespoke jewellery of any kind, the most successful is that which comes from the creator. That\u2019s why Durham Rose takes a different approach to ring design to other jewellers. Rather than simply taking your ideas and running with them, the company still uses the process that Manu inadvertently stumbled upon almost a decade ago: the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.durhamrose.com\/our-bespoke-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> designers use CAD software<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-254870\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1.jpg\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" width=\"990\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1.jpg 990w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-1-175x175.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As an engineer, CAD was Manu\u2019s first port of call when he found himself unable to get what he needed from either the high street or traditional bespoke jewellers. Much like he sat and worked at his computer, Durham Rose\u2019s current design team use CAD to build upon each client\u2019s ideas. The software allows for photo-real renders to be created, so as you discuss your dream ring in subsequent design consultations, you can see it taking shape. And if you don\u2019t like part of it, or if the designer misinterprets your directions, you can go back a step and get it just right. The idea is that you have complete control over your design before it gets to the expensive bit, so that you never end up spending money on something not quite perfect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-254871\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7.jpg\" alt=\"Durham Rose Bespoke Engagement Ring Experience\" width=\"1011\" height=\"1011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-770x770.jpg 770w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2019\/04\/Durham-Rose-WWW-7-175x175.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buying bespoke can feel like a decadent thing to do. It doesn\u2019t matter what the item is. If you\u2019re having something tailor-made, it always feels special and a little like over-indulgence. But some things are meant to be special. And sometimes it makes more sense to have the perfect thing made, than to compromise with something off-the-peg. While ready-made rings can be perfectly beautiful, they can also feel a little generic. There\u2019s no scope for putting yourself into the ring. There\u2019s no story behind them. With a bespoke engagement ring, the story is yours to create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around about 2010, a young mechanical engineer called Manu was searching for \u2018the one\u2019. Not the one person with whom he wished to spend the rest of his life \u2013 he\u2019d already found her; her name was Pip and he was planning to marry her. No, it was \u2018the one ring\u2019 that Manu was after. 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