Make an inspiration board to help create your custom ring

You've decided to go the custom jewelry route for your fiance's engagement ring or your wedding band. Before you begin the process, it's a good idea to put together drawings you've done and photos you've found to give the Brian Gavin team the best possible idea of your personal style. A great way to compile all that information is with an inspiration board.

What is it?

An inspiration board is essentially a creatively put together album or collection of photos, paintings, drawings, colors, patterns etc. that help define a certain aesthetic. In the case of custom rings, you're using these images to help solidify what it is you want the final product to reflect. Do you love frills, pastels and all things feminine? Or is your style more minimalistic? Your inspiration board will help you put a face on your stylistic desires.

Digital or paper

Your inspiration board can be done on Photoshop or other digital mediums. It can also be a physical collection of clippings from bridal magazines and other sources. It's really up to you. The best part about a digital board is that you can send it to the Brian Gavin team. That way, they can take a look at all the things that help define your image of the perfect ring. There are tons of websites that help you create inspiration boards. However, those are harder to share.

What to include

When compiling your inspiration board there is no end to the kinds of images that you can include. If you want your ring to have a floral theme or design, include a photo of a flower that would fit your needs. The same goes for shapes, patterns and any engravings you'd like to see.

Another good thing to include are photos of other rings that you like. Circle or feature the specific part of the ring that you like so that the Brian Gavin team knows what to incorporate. Even if you don't have any art savvy, draw a ring design you like that is based off your compiled images and include that. Even a rough sketch will the give the team a good idea of the direction you'd like to take.

​Sharing

Once all your inspiration is gathered, you will have the opportunity to share it with the Brian Gavin team. This is an integral part of the custom jewelry process because it helps designers know how to meet your needs and ultimately come up with an organic design. Just remember to be open to changes and suggestions from the Brian Gavin team. As the experts, they have your best interests in mind.