3 Ways to Upgrade Your Ring for Your Anniversary
Your anniversary is the perfect time to reflect on how much your relationship has grown. Just as your love has evolved over the years, your engagement ring can evolve, too. A ring upgrade is a beautiful way to celebrate a milestone, whether you’re celebrating 5, 10, or 25 years together.
If you are looking to breathe new life into your original engagement ring, here are three stunning ways to upgrade it:
1. Upgrade the Center Stone
Sometimes, an anniversary calls for a true showstopper. Upgrading your center stone is one of the most popular ways to celebrate a major milestone.
Go Bigger: Swap your original stone for a larger diamond or gemstone.
Enhance the Halo: Redesign the surrounding setting to showcase the new stone with a dazzling diamond halo, completely transforming the ring’s presence on your finger.
14k yellow gold diamond ring with the center stone missing, replaced by a larger diamond set in a 14k white gold bezel head custom designed and crafted at Stark Jewelers in Sacramento.
2. Add Complementary Bands (Ring Guards)
If you are sentimental about your original engagement ring and don't want to alter its core design, adding ring guards is the perfect solution.
Frame the Ring: Ring guards (or enhancers) are complementary bands designed to perfectly wrap around your existing ring.
Extra Sparkle: This addition significantly increases the overall carat weight and creates a brilliant, cohesive, and bold stacked look.
A 14k white gold diamond engagement ring with two 14k white gold diamond ring guards (top and bottom), designed and crafted at Stark Jewelers in Sacramento.
A 14k yellow gold engagement ring with diamonds, paired with a 14k yellow gold contoured diamond pavé band, designed and crafted at Stark Jewelers in Sacramento.
3. Change from a Prong to a Bezel Setting
If you want to make your original diamond look larger without actually replacing it, consider changing the setting. Transitioning from a traditional prong setting to a custom bezel setting surrounds the diamond with a seamless rim of precious metal.
Visual Enlargement: The metal halo creates an optical illusion, making the center stone appear significantly larger.
Added Security: Bezel settings are incredibly secure, making them perfect for active lifestyles.
14k white gold ring with a bezel-set center diamond and larger diamonds added to the halo and band, crafted at Stark Jewelers in Sacramento
Ready to redesign your ring? Our expert jewelers specialize in custom redesigns and restorations. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and bring your dream anniversary ring to life!