When my husband, Theo, and I started searching for our bridal ring set, we spent countless nights browsing online, but nothing felt quite right. Every design was either too generic, too far from the style we imagined, or way beyond what we could afford.

One evening, sitting together at our kitchen table, I sketched the rings we had always pictured in our hearts—a set that felt timeless, personal, and meaningful. We took that sketch to several jewelers, full of excitement. But each quote we received was shockingly high. That’s when Theo looked at me and said, “Why don’t we make them ourselves?”

That question changed everything. We threw ourselves into learning the art of jewelry-making—researching metals, understanding gemstone setting, practicing techniques, and seeking advice from skilled artisans who were kind enough to share their craft. It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t quick. From our first sketch to holding the finished rings in our hands took about six months. We even postponed our wedding to make sure our rings were exactly as we dreamed.