Back in the day, one person in a couple would wait around for the other one to “pop the question”, these days, we’re seeing couples make this big leap together. Not only does this make sense evolutionarily, it has also opened the door to joint ring-shopping excursions (which has both parties breathing a sigh of relief). Imagine, investing all that money into a ring that you hope they like. And if you don’t like it, imagine being the one that has to wear it for the rest of your life! Thankfully, these dreaded days are a thing of the past. Today couples can not only pick out engagement rings together, they can have a custom design created just for them! Sounds pricey right? Normally, yes, but there’s an NYC-based company that’s revolutionizing the custom ring game and we’re obsessed–Frank Darling!
Whether you’re shopping for a ring together, surprising your partner, or picking something for yourself, it’s hard to beat custom. With Frank Darling, you can pick out every element of your ring from the setting and metal to the stone itself! Not only does this custom approach let you get the EXACT look you want, it lets you work within your budget to get it. You can play with different combinations of metals, clarity, carats, etc. to get the ring you want for the price you need. If you’ve got great taste, but don’t consider yourself a designer, don’t worry, Frank Darling has something for you too. They’ve got a beautiful collection of engagement rings and wedding bands that are ready to order as-is or can be customized to your liking.
With Frank Darling, everything can be done super simply online. Their dream ring quiz lets you design your ring in real-time, allowing you to select every last detail from the color, cut, and type of stone to the thickness and style of the band and the type of metal. Once you hit submit on the quiz, Frank Darling sends you a complimentary sketch to make sure all of the details look as dreamy on paper as they do in your head, plus you’ll get your quote then and there (and it’s going to be a lot less than you’d expect, trust us, we’ve tried it!). It’s that easy! So, what are you waiting for? Take the dream ring quiz today and get your sketch!
Now, Frank Darling knows there’s a big difference between seeing a sketch of a ring and seeing/feeling it on your finger, that’s why they’ll let you select up to three rings to try on in the comfort of your own home! You select the color of the metal, the cut of the stone, and the band type and they make suggestions based on your preferences. You get to keep the rings for five days and wear them in your everyday life to see which one best suits your life and style.
Not only is Frank Darling providing an insanely custom service at a fraction of the cost of the other jewelers on the market, they’re making the world a better place as they do it–seriously! They exclusively work with conflict-free suppliers and recycled metals, they even offer lab-grown stones if that’s something you are passionate about. Oh, and did we mention that all of their rings are made in NYC?!
Jewelry: Frank Darling