[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-frank-darling-can-help-lgbtq-couples-design-the-perfect-custom-rings\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-frank-darling-can-help-lgbtq-couples-design-the-perfect-custom-rings\/","headline":"How Frank Darling can help LGBTQ+ couples design the perfect custom rings","name":"How Frank Darling can help LGBTQ+ couples design the perfect custom rings","description":"\u201cIf you want sparkle, you should be able to have it in the style that suits you!\"","datePublished":"2021-11-01","dateModified":"2021-11-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/molly\/#Person","name":"Molly Sprayregen","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/molly\/","identifier":10507,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a4b52e7bcebea6609440323eb32980a14e8a6ccf671ae2146179b833cd80eed4?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a4b52e7bcebea6609440323eb32980a14e8a6ccf671ae2146179b833cd80eed4?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-frank-darling-can-help-lgbtq-couples-design-the-perfect-custom-rings-equally-wed-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-frank-darling-can-help-lgbtq-couples-design-the-perfect-custom-rings-equally-wed-1.jpg","height":2000,"width":1500},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-frank-darling-can-help-lgbtq-couples-design-the-perfect-custom-rings\/","about":["Fashion","Rings","Sponsored"],"wordCount":549,"articleBody":"Custom jeweler Frank Darling is not only devoted to selling ethically sourced, sustainable diamonds; it is also committed to making the ring-buying process inclusive, affordable, and fun.Too often, diamond companies require minimum budgets and charge excessive fees that prevent many couples from purchasing the rings of their dreams, explains Olivia Hampton, content manager at Frank Darling.Those who choose to shop with Frank Darling, however, won\u2019t find outlandish extra charges and will experience a company devoted to eliminating the gatekeeping tactics the diamond industry has employed for so long.\u201cWe take pride in our ability to create an individualized, design focused custom experience without charging unnecessary fees,\u201d Hampton said.Courtesy of Frank DarlingInstead of pushing customers to spend more, Frank Darling designers are there to help couples stay within their budgets and to steadily guide them through what can feel like an overwhelming number of possibilities.\u201cChoosing the right diamond for you can be such a tricky task,\u201d Hampton said, \u201cand our designers are available to break down the pros and cons of lab vs. natural, talk through the differences in suppliers, and will only source diamonds that fit a client’s budget, specification and sourcing preferences.\u201dEvery single Frank Darling piece is made to order, which means couples have the opportunity to design the exact wedding and engagement rings they want.For LGBTQ+ couples, custom rings are an especially perfect way to create pieces that speak to their relationship and that have not been designed with hetero and gender-normative traditions in mind.\u201cWe think the historical nature of gender-bias and gatekeeping has set the jewelry industry back for too long,\u201d Hampton said. \u201cIf you want sparkle, you should be able to have it in the style that suits you! We love working with LGBTQ+ couples to find the perfect designs that fit them and their partner, represents their journey, and is a beautiful representation of their love.\u201dTo help couples visualize the ring(s) they want, the company offers a unique Dream Ring Quiz. After customers answer 20 questions about their preferences, they will receive a free custom sketch of a potential ring. There is no commitment, and customers can even take the quiz as many times as they like so they can compare and contrast different designs. After customers receive their sketch, they can begin working with a designer.Courtesy of Frank DarlingHampton wants couples to know that they need not feel intimidated by the diamond industry and that there really is a diamond out there for everyone.\u201cThe industry has been set up as a high-pressure environment due to the \u2018rarity\u2019 of diamonds, but the truth is that unless your preferences are incredibly specific, there will almost always be a great diamond option available.\u201dHampton also encouraged couples to work together to design their rings, explaining that there is a huge misconception that the engagement ring shopping process should be kept secret from the ring\u2019s recipient.Shopping together, on the other hand, can be a wonderful shared experience that results in something both partners know they love.\u201cYou all should totally communicate on what you both want out of a ring,\u201d Hampton said, \u201cand it makes the design process so much more fun when you build it together.\u201dCourtesy of Frank Darling"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How Frank Darling can help LGBTQ+ couples design the perfect custom rings","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-frank-darling-can-help-lgbtq-couples-design-the-perfect-custom-rings\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]