Couples hitting a big milestone absolutely deserve a ring that sort of mirrors decades of togetherness turned into something real. When the piece is designed bespoke from scratch, all the fine stuff just falls into place, kind of precisely aligned. With premium diamonds and architectural know-how working side by side, you get a band that sits flawlessly next to the original, already well-worn engagement ring.
Tapered mixed metal ring custom designed using family diamonds, made with a polished platinum V cutout and 18K yellow gold in a combination of hammer texture and organic grainy texture.
Custom engagement ring design made in 18K yellow gold with a (D/VVS2) center diamond set in 6 prongs with baguette side diamonds.
Asymmetrical platinum ring commission made with an emerald-cut sapphire center stone taken from older family jewelry combined with pear-shaped diamonds and sapphire side stones.
Custom engagement ring design made in platinum with a 1.63 ct. oval-shaped sapphire center stone with a halo and scalloped edges. Ring made with ¾ ct. of brilliant-cut side diamonds and 2.38 ct. total weight of gemstones.
Commission ring designed using a client provided princess-cut center diamond from her original engagement ring, made in 18K yellow gold with textured barnacles and gray & rose-cut side diamonds.
Custom designed engagement ring made in polished 18K yellow gold using an oval shaped sapphire center stone with trapezoid diamond side stones and square sapphires on the band.
Engagement ring made in 18K yellow gold with a 1.03 ct. gray center diamond. Shown with matching wedding band in 18K yellow gold with brilliant-cut side diamonds.
Commission engagement ring designed to show a wolf in the forest, made in platinum with different colors of diamond “stars” in the sky.
Custom designed elephant ring, made using a client provided diamond set in a tapered platinum band with sculpted elephants, polished edges, and satin finishing. Approximately 11.5mm wide at widest point.
Custom made wedding set in 18K yellow gold with small hammer texture, made by using gold from our client's original rings. We added a beautiful bezel set ruby center stone over 1/3 ct. for the engagement ring and incorporated the diamond side stones from her original wedding set and created a wider matching wedding band.
Ring made in polished 18K yellow gold with a 0.35 ct. center diamond, 0.49 ct. brilliant-cut white & colored side diamonds, 28 pt. of pink sapphires and 0.18 ct. of marquise diamonds 1.30 ct. total weight of diamonds and gemstones.
Commission ring made in platinum, based on our client’s family ring and designed using her diamond and sapphire side stones with a matching oval shaped center sapphire.
Commission wedding ring design based off the Jerusalem cross, made with trillion-cut sapphire center stones, diamonds, and Hebrew engraving and texture on the band.
Custom asymmetrical engagement ring designed using a client provided center diamond, made in 18K yellow gold with pink sapphire and tourmaline side stones.
Custom engagement ring made in 18K yellow gold with an American mined Sunstone center gemstone and Montana Sapphire side stones.
Commission engagement ring made in platinum with an oval shaped ruby center stone and baby pearl side stones.
Commission engagement ring designed with an asymmetrical feeling using a client provided Erebus crystal hand cut into a rose-cut center stone with diamond side stones.
Custom engagement ring made in 18K yellow gold with platinum and rose gold elements representing infinity, the sun, and the moon, and different colors of side stones representing the American & Ukrainian flags.
Custom engagement ring design made using around a ½ ct. client provided diamond with an Alexandrite in 14K yellow gold.
Custom designed wedding set with polished hammer texture. This combination has a platinum engagement ring with a 2.00 ct. (I/VVS2) center diamond and a matching 18K yellow gold curved wedding band.
Custom engagement ring designed using a 1.03 ct. oval-shaped green sapphire center stone set in platinum.
Custom designed ring made in platinum with a 2.02 center diamond and around 1 ct. of side diamonds.
Custom designed engagement ring made using a client provided emerald center stone and diamond side stones, made in palladium, platinum, and 14K gold based on Art Deco style as a starting point for the design.
Custom designed Art Deco-based engagement ring made in 18K yellow gold with around a 1 ¾ ct. AAA emerald center stone and 1/3 ct. of baguette and brilliant-cut side diamonds.
Custom platinum engagement ring made by adding two tapered radiant-cut side diamonds to our client’s existing ring and redesigning the settings around the center diamonds and band to have a cohesive look.
Here’s the reality. Most generic bands rub awkwardly against older settings. A bespoke approach solves this entirely. It considers the subtle wear on an original platinum prong. Creating custom diamond anniversary rings means matching that precise profile. Located in Alexandria, VA, the studio ensures the new band curves perfectly around the existing stone. No friction. Just a seamless fit.
It is about engineering a piece that endures daily life. When a setter evaluates a well-loved wedding set, they calculate the distinct angle needed for the new diamonds to catch the light without scraping the adjacent gold. Every layout decision reflects the wearer's specific lifestyle.
Metal choice changes everything. Platinum offers serious weight. Gold brings warmth. But there’s a catch. Selecting the right alloy determines how well those side stones stay put during a garden renovation or a heavy gym session. Tension settings or thick bezel walls offer serious protection. Prongs that sit too high will catch on sweaters. Flush channels keep delicate edges safe from blunt impact.

And sometimes, standard inventory just fails. Imagine trying to force a pre-made band next to an heirloom marquise cut. It never looks right. Building custom made anniversary rings fixes the geometry. For clients across Arlington, VA, and Washington DC, the drafting process often involves tweaking a CAD model by fractions of a millimeter. Just to accommodate an unusual vintage diamond depth. Perfect alignment matters. Because a ring should look like it belonged there all along. Crafting custom anniversary rings requires a deep understanding of structural integrity. Stones must be secure. It is a deliberate structural calculation.
The next decade deserves more than a mass-produced afterthought. It requires a physical symbol forged with intention, precision, and raw heat. Start sketching out the details of a piece that tells a deeply personal story. Book a consultation with Dejan Studio Jewelry to turn those rough concepts into a wearable legacy.
Most custom bands require four to six weeks from initial CAD approval to the final polish.
Yes. Removing and resetting heirloom stones into a modern anniversary setting is a standard studio practice.
Platinum resists material loss upon impact, making it the most durable choice for everyday wear.
Jewelers can measure an existing ring worn on the same finger to determine the precise size.
Not when engineered correctly. Proper spacing and matched metal hardness prevent long-term friction damage.
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