A custom engagement ring from Chaitra starts with your idea and ends with a ring nobody else has. Tell us the shape, the setting and your budget; within 48 hours a designer sends two or three directions with a fixed quote, then a 3D CAD render you can revise until it is right. Design is free, and you pay nothing until you approve the design. The ring is made in Surat with an IGI certified lab-grown diamond and BIS hallmarked 14K, 18K or 22K gold, and delivered insured across India or abroad.
What you can customise
| Choice | Options |
|---|---|
| Centre stone shape | Round, oval, pear, emerald, cushion, marquise, princess, radiant or heart |
| Centre stone size | Any size you want quoted. Our ready designs run from about 0.3 to over 7 carat |
| Setting | Solitaire, hidden halo, side stones, halo and pavé, eternity band, or a two-stone toi et moi |
| Metal | 14K, 18K or 22K gold in yellow, white or rose, or two-tone |
| Starting point | A rough idea, a photo, a Pinterest board, or an old piece you want redesigned |
Choose what you know and leave the rest to the designer. You can start with just a shape and a budget.
How it works
| Step | What happens | When you pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Share the idea | Use the five-tap brief, send photos, or just describe what you want. | Nothing. Design is free. |
| 2. Concepts and a fixed quote | Within 48 hours, a designer sends two or three directions with one clear price. | Nothing. No design fee. |
| 3. Approve your CAD | A 3D render from every angle. Revise until it is right. For rings in India, ask for a 3D-printed resin model to try on before we cast it in gold. | 25% to start making |
| 4. Crafted and certified | IGI-graded lab-grown diamond, hand-set in Surat, BIS hallmarked gold. | Delivery date is in your quote |
| 5. Delivered, insured | Anywhere in India, or abroad with duties paid for most countries. | Balance before dispatch |
What a custom engagement ring costs
A custom ring usually costs a little more than a similar ready design, because of the CAD work and one-off making. The quote you get is fixed, so it does not move once you approve it.
Ready engagement rings on chaitra.co start at ₹28,799 in 14K gold. For reference, here is our ready Classic Bond solitaire in 14K yellow gold, which shows how much the centre stone drives the price:
| Shape | 1 carat | 2 carat |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald | ₹61,899 | ₹1,03,899 |
| Cushion | ₹62,799 | ₹1,04,699 |
| Oval | ₹64,799 | ₹1,06,699 |
| Marquise | ₹65,399 | ₹1,07,399 |
| Round | ₹66,299 | ₹1,08,299 |
| Pear | ₹71,899 | ₹1,13,799 |
Ready-design prices on chaitra.co, 14 November 2026. 18K and 22K gold cost more; yellow, white and rose cost the same at each purity.
Three things move a custom quote most: the centre stone size, the number of small diamonds in the setting, and the gold weight. A slim solitaire band keeps the budget in the stone; a halo or pavé band adds sparkle and cost. If your budget is fixed, tell us and the designer will work backwards from it.
Custom or ready-made?
Choose a ready design if one of our engagement rings is close to what you want: the price is on the page and you can change the stone size and gold yourself. Browse by size in 1 carat, 2 carat and 3 carat rings.
Choose custom when you want a combination we do not stock: a particular shape in a particular setting, a ring recreated from a photo, a band shaped to sit flush with a wedding band, a two-tone design, or a family piece reworked into something new.
Certification and after-care
Every diamond is lab-grown, E to G colour and VVS to VS clarity, and IGI certified: a centre stone above 0.5 carat comes with its own IGI report, and smaller diamonds are covered by a report for the whole piece. The gold is BIS hallmarked with a HUID you can verify on the BIS Care app.
Design is free: there is no design fee for the brief, the concepts, the quote or your 3D design. Custom pieces are made only for you, so they cannot be returned for a change of mind. If one arrives damaged or defective, tell us within 14 days and we put it right. Lifetime exchange applies to custom pieces: gold at 100% and diamonds at 90% of today's value. Lifetime buyback does not cover pieces made to your own design.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom engagement ring cost in India?
Usually a little more than a similar ready design, because of the CAD and one-off making. For reference, our ready Classic Bond solitaire costs ₹61,899 to ₹71,899 at 1 carat and ₹1,03,899 to ₹1,13,799 at 2 carat in 14K gold, depending on the shape. You get a fixed quote before paying anything.
Do I pay before I see the design?
No. You approve a 3D CAD render first, then pay 25% to start making. The balance is due before dispatch. There is no design fee.
Can I try the ring before it is made?
Yes, in India. Before we cast your ring in gold, we can courier you a 3D-printed resin model so you can check the size and the look on your hand.
How long does a custom engagement ring take?
It depends on the design. Your quote includes a delivery date, and if you have a proposal date in mind, we tell you upfront whether we can make it.
Can you recreate a ring from a photo?
Yes. Send the photo or a Pinterest board with your brief, and a designer will turn it into a CAD that you can change before anything is made.
Can I use my own diamond or gold?
Message us with what you have and we will tell you what is possible for your design.
Which diamond shapes can I choose?
Round, oval, pear, emerald, cushion, marquise, princess, radiant and heart, all lab-grown and IGI certified.
Is a custom engagement ring certified?
Yes. A centre stone above 0.5 carat comes with its own IGI report, and the gold is BIS hallmarked with a HUID.
Can I return a custom ring?
Custom pieces cannot be returned for a change of mind. If it arrives damaged or defective, tell us within 14 days and we put it right. Lifetime exchange still applies.
Do you make custom rings for customers outside India?
Yes, for the US, UK, UAE, Canada, Singapore and Australia, with duties paid for most countries. A jeweller confirms the price, duties and delivery date in your currency before you pay. International orders are final sale.
Start your design
Design is free and the brief takes five taps. A designer replies within 48 hours with directions and a fixed quote, before you pay anything. For help choosing a size first, read our 1 carat diamond ring guide or the diamond buying guide.