Proposing is one of the few moments you remember for the rest of your life. The ring that goes with it deserves the same singularity: not a catalogue piece repeated a thousand times, but a ring designed for one specific person. At Arelana we design and handcraft custom engagement rings in Barcelona, in solid 18K gold and with 100% natural, top-quality diamonds. Every ring begins with a conversation and is finished by hand in our workshop.
Whether you already have a clear idea — or just a feeling and no idea at all — this is where it starts.
What "custom-made" really means
A custom ring isn't picking one of three models and changing the size. It's starting from scratch with you:
- The style: classic solitaire, halo, trilogy, a signature design, or a reinterpretation of a family heirloom.
- The diamond or stone: cut, carats and quality chosen to suit your budget and taste — always natural and certified.
- The metal: 18K white, yellow or rose gold (or platinum, if you prefer).
- The details no one else will see but that make it yours: an inner engraving, a hidden secondary stone with a meaningful date, a specific finish.
The result is a piece that exists nowhere else and fits the hand and personality of whoever will wear it.
Our process, step by step
Designing from scratch feels daunting at first. It isn't: we guide the whole process and you decide at every point.
- First conversation (in person in Barcelona, or by video call / WhatsApp). You tell us the idea, the person's style, the budget and the timeline.
- Sketch and 3D design. We turn the idea into a real design with a 3D render, so you see exactly how it will look before anything is made.
- Diamond selection. We show you certified natural diamonds that fit the design and budget.
- Handcrafting. We cut, set and polish the piece by hand in the workshop.
- Delivery. You receive the ring with its certificate. Free shipping across mainland Spain if you can't visit the atelier.
Throughout the process you always deal with the same person — never a counter.
Why natural diamonds (and not lab-grown)
It's an increasingly common question, and it deserves an honest answer. A lab-grown and a natural diamond can look identical, but they aren't: a natural diamond formed over billions of years and is, quite literally, finite and irreplaceable. For a piece that symbolises something lifelong, that rarity — and permanence — matters. At Arelana we work exclusively with certified natural diamonds, because we believe an engagement ring should hold its value as much as its meaning. (More on this in custom jewellery in Barcelona.)
What if you want to use family gold or diamonds?
Some of the most beautiful stories begin with "I have my grandmother's ring and I'd love to…". We can transform inherited jewellery — melt the gold, reuse the diamonds — to create the new engagement ring, so the piece literally carries your family's history. (See transforming old or inherited jewellery.)
A Barcelona atelier, close to you
We're in Barcelona and also serve Vilanova i la Geltrú and the surrounding area, plus the whole of Spain online. We're not a big chain: we're an artisan workshop where you can talk to the person who will make your ring, see the process and touch the materials.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a custom engagement ring take?
Usually 3–5 weeks from design approval, depending on complexity and diamond availability. On a tight deadline? Tell us and we'll find the best solution.
Can I order the ring if I don't know the size?
Yes. We have solutions for surprise proposals and offer easy resizing afterwards.
Are the diamonds certified?
Yes — all our diamonds are natural and certified. You receive the certificate with the piece.
Design your engagement ring with us
Tell us your idea and we'll prepare a proposal and quote with no obligation.
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Solid 18K gold · 100% natural diamonds · Handmade in Barcelona.
