Custom Process

Step 1

Pop the Question. For now, we’ll do the asking. Who’s the lucky guy or gal? Have they dropped any hints? What do they like? Have any crazy ideas of your own? What’s your budget?

Step 2

The First Draft. With those details in mind, we can help you decide what she wants, and if we're a good fit.  From there, our artists can start sketching design concepts, or you can choose/modify from any of our thousands of mountings we have in store..

Step 3

Finding “The One." Our diamond and gemstone experts will tailor the ultimate selection for you to choose from.  We will provide all the guidance and advice needed to choose the perfect diamond..

Step 4

This Is Getting Real. Our design team creates realistic 3D renderings and a wax model that show exactly how the ring will look. We tweak and tune until we hear you say, “It looks perfect!."

Step 5

To Have and to Hold. Our master jewelers/designers bring your custom design to life.  We stand behind your ring for life with our Diamond Level (the industry's best) Lifetime Care Plan.

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We promise our customers won’t find a better value when it comes to quality, service and warranty anywhere - we guarantee it. 

FAQs

as quick as next day or same day and custom 2-6weeks

Same day to 1 week.

Many can be done same day or next day. (even if we need to source the perfect diamond or something unusual.

4-6 weeks

If we are creating a new model or working with one of our designer brands to do something custom.

A semi-mount is a ring without the center stone. (ring mounting and center diamond are sold separately)

The short answer is $300- $20,000+, but the average price of an engagement ring purchased at Athens ranges from $3000 - $12,000

Or... I want to shop local but I'm moving soon.

How do I know you guys will be around? (If something happens, will I be left high and dry?)

-We have been around since 1990 and we will be around for a long time to come.

-Our Industry's best lifetime warranty is backed by Montage... so if you move and need service you can work with a local jeweler free of charge or work directly with Montage.

Customization may seem daunting, but it's more accessible and affordable than you might think. Modifying an existing design starts at just $150, while creating a design from scratch is priced at $300. We collaborate with you every step of the way, ensuring the final product meets your vision and satisfaction.

Testimonials

★★★★★

Super friendly, nice, professional people. I will continue to go for all of my jewelry repairs and just to shop.

Kaylee Y
★★★★★

Athens is the best jewelry store in town! I have gotten pretty much all of my jewelry there! They are SO helpful and honest. They don’t just try to make a sale, they want you to be happy and truly get exactly what you want! I even had a ring resized and my grandma’s pearls redone and the craftsmanship is exceptional!!! We will always get our jewelry at Athens!

Tiffany S
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★

Friendly service without being pushy. They truly do their best to find what you want. Athens is so easy to work with! I highly recommend Athens Jewelers!!

Kim D
★★★★★

Excellent experience! Everyone is super friendly and extremely helpful without being pushy.

Michelle S
★★★★★

The staff is always very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable without being pushy. Robin is incredibly patient and did everything she could to find what we were looking for for my engagement ring and my boyfriend is very happy with the matching chain necklaces that he got for him and his son. Of all the jewelers we visited, we most prefer and highly recommend Athens.

Rebekah