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.
Commission ring made in 22K gold using texture and granulation, designed with an emerald-cut 1.56 ct. AA emerald center stone and around ¾ ct. of blue & white side diamonds.
Custom engagement ring designed using a heart shaped cabochon carved from a crystal from Antarctica for the center stone, made with an art deco feeling in 14K rose gold with around ¼ ct. of diamonds.
Standard mall jewelry often relies on bulky, high-set prongs. But there's a catch. Those towering cathedral settings catch on everything from winter knit sweaters to heavy dog leashes. Look at it this way. A low-profile bezel or a tension-set diamond offers smooth, functional elegance. The gemstone sits securely, protected from daily impacts, while displaying an uninterrupted profile. Metal flows cleanly around the stone. Brilliant. Unfussy. This approach transforms everyday wear into effortless artistry.
Buyers often feel forced into choosing either yellow gold or bright platinum to settle for. Here's the reality. The mainstream market pushes symmetry above all else. Yet, contemporary unique engagement rings embrace asymmetry, mixing metals, and raw textures. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, our design philosophy serves couples wanting something profoundly personal. The aesthetic also extends outward, as our studio successfully operates in Arlington, VA, and Washington DC.
Choosing a band material isn't just about color. It changes the entire structural foundation. And texture dictates how light interacts with the piece over decades. High polish shows every single scratch. Matte finishes hide daily wear beautifully.
Consider the practical options for contemporary style engagement rings:
Palladium alloys for lightweight durability without requiring frequent rhodium plating.
Rose gold combined with blackened oxidized silver for sharp, dark contrast.
Hammered textures that mask inevitable scuffs from gym barbells or keyboard typing.
Settling for a predictable design compromises the story behind the piece. Challenge the norm and commission a creation that mirrors an uncommon love. Reach out to Dejan Studio Jewelry in your city to begin sketching out a masterpiece today. Because finding the perfect symbol of commitment should feel entirely personal.
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